I believe in the potential of real estate investing to create financial freedom and long-term wealth, and I'm committed to mastering the art of wholesaling to make that a reality for myself and my clients.As a new wholesaler, I'm not here to sell you anything—instead, I'm seeking guidance, advice, and connections within the BiggerPockets community.

Look into setting an S-corp to potentially reduce self-employment taxes and Section 199A qualified business income deduction

I've also had one potential tenant tell me that "an income requirement of 3x the monthly rent basically disqualifies single-income families".

Here are some strategies that could help you connect with potential investors through a forum like this or other networking avenues:Build Your Presence: Start by actively participating in discussions, sharing your experiences, and offering advice based on your own real estate dealings.

I would say that if you have a great relationship with your investor and you know that if things go south, they will pay you back, then you could potentially move forward with the deal.If you'd still like to move forward as a gator lender then there are 3 main things you will want to focus on:1.

I think Allentown and Scranton both have potential.

How can I assess its potential and mitigate risks effectively, especially given its location?

It's important to ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations to avoid any potential issues.

If your losses exceed your gains, you have a net capital loss for the year.Offsetting Other Income: If your net capital losses exceed your capital gains, you can use the excess losses to offset other types of income, such as ordinary income from wages, self-employment income, or interest income.

Couldn't have said it better myself mateThe pure fact that the poster is going out of their way to post about us is proof that we made the right decision.We "dodged a bullet" per se.I "touch" every investor inquiry because we keep our operation boutique and exclusive.7+ years later and 3,000+ investor calls, plus a thorough pre-screening process enables us to quickly make a decision if we are going to be a good fit.I have a detailed log in the CRM of basic questions asked that I won't reveal because I don't like dirty laundry being exposed.Plus my undies are Extra Large so I don't want anyone getting a complex heheheWe can sell houses to everyone until the cows come home but that's not the way we view our operation...It's not just about us but also making sure that we can deliver on the investors expectations.Do we sometimes make mistakes and turn down a potentially good fit?