*Note: this post is intended for investors who actively DO NOT automatically file a 1040 every year, unless they've incurred a tax liability.I'm wondering what difficulties investors who understand (have read the pertinent details of the tax code) have faced when engaging in investment opportunities that normally require an investor to furnish tax returns, and what solutions have they come up with.From my experience in banking, I understand that institutional lenders normally require a borrower to furnish yearly personal financial statements and tax returns.

I would start there or check loopnet and see which brokers are really active, especially in the 20 unit range you're in and call them for a referral.

Is it for a down payment or to facilitate other investing activities?

I recently engaged an owner that posted his 5 unit property for sale as a FSBO.

I am actively looking and in contact with a couple different sellers.

The letter should introduce yourself as an investor, saying that you are currently actively buying in the area and that you thought their building can be a good fit to your portfolio provided it meets your criteria. 

Being born and raised here in Detroit and someone who actively invests in Detroit, I am happy to help you.

., I am wondering if florida is a place you are active investing in?

Since this is essentially 100% "on-call" and inquiries or messages could come in at any time, how have others structured payment to someone for these activities?

However, when we asked for former successful students, where we can ask/interact with them… the school only shown us slides of active members, but not real persons.