I don't really want to be an agent.

Based on conversations with other roofing contractors, I was expecting there to be probably three, maybe four, and at max five roofs up there, which would be an extra $400 - $1,200, and I was prepared for that.  

There sound never be an issue if you use an agent familiar with Fannie and/or REOs, and you'll be more successful if you do.

@Richard Fields Shouldn't be an issue then. 

Only an option to a real qualified buyer can be an exit and usually it's not a quick exit.Stay tuned here as to your questions, there is no telling what you will hear at investor meetings!

So that means you would be filing as a Schedule C sole proprietorship, and a W-2 would not be an option under any scenario.

If you would like more information and sit down for a cup of coffee let me know as well.Good luck investing.

So, 3 bookings a month would be an extra $450 to $510 in your expense lineMy advice would be to get actual numbers for whatever property you are looking at and then run the numbers again.

Million dollar question...Do you really want to be an agent or do you really want to be an investor?

If someone accidentally writes a check to you for the business and you sign it over and deposit it in the business would not be an issue.