You should only work with people you like and trust. 

Lots of people have these issues.

So its good to team up with good people to help you build up a good foundation so you have the best chance of success with people and systems. 

@Michael Plaks is spot on - character wise, 1099-R income falls in the same "bucket" as a W-2 wage would be, thus to offset this income with real estate losses, it follows the exact same pathway (ST rental with material participation or REP status with traditional rentals), but since you don't have all your time sucked up with a W-2 job, you have much greater flexibility to hit those related hours thresholds under those paths as well.No idea if he's taking clients - but if you are looking for local(ish) and qualified in TX, Michael is also likely a great one to reach out to.

I am thinking of using Calendar, however calendar invite popos up as a reminder on people's mobile, who then tend to quickly turn it off or ignore.

If people think things are getting better, I have some swamp land to sell you.

Eric and Sally are great people and have shown to be exceptional realtors.

Lots of people travel with their significant other and appreciate the extra bedroom to use as an office for the partner who is working from home.

My journey in real estate has been driven by a passion for helping people achieve their property goals, whether it's finding the perfect home, making profitable investments, or connecting buyers and sellers for mutual success.I'm eager to network with fellow professionals who share the same enthusiasm for real estate and dedication to making a positive impact.

Always open to networking and meeting new people and learning new ideas.