I'm looking for a true professional that I can rely on that is not trying to take advantage and would like to build a relationship.

Be sure to speak with experienced professional who can give you guidance.

To put this as professionally as I can.... some trades are "more professional" as others.

The advantage is the professional touch to acquiring new tenants.

It makes sense that real estate income tax would only be Subject to SE tax if you were able to claim Real estate professional, one without the other generally isn't how the code is written.

One rents to a mother / daughter and the other to a young professional couple.

No credit is available, but yields are 10-14%.I'm curious about the general attitude towards these kinds of transaction from American investors and other real estate professionals.

Having an attorney on you team will make you that much more professional to sellers and buyers.  

Suddenly I had enough money to pay my bills, with a cushion to spare, and—at the urging of my sister, who had been interested in real estate for a while—I came up with the audacious plan to buy my condo from my dad.I had been a homemaker for many years before becoming a professional author, and had relied on my husband to take care of all financial aspects of our marriage.

I have a tri-plex rehab project I need to get done but I am having a heck of a time finding a professional, reliable contractor.