It's like the blind leading the blind...for a hefty price of course. 

Confused how this works for tax purposes.

My investments were all what they termed private placement and was essentially funds used for lending, buying notes and recently land trust.After MIdland sprun this on us, my spouse also has accounts, I did some research but didn't see a purpose to remove our accounts at the time.I have not been with ET long enough to give comment on them and what little "issues" occured were technical.

How many contacts/leads are resulting from this?

Tariq  Tariq, this will vary widely on your ultimate purpose and experience.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

A higher CTR tells Airbnb’s algorithm your listing is engaging, which improves your ranking, increases visibility, and leads to more bookings.With the rise of professional photography, simply having high-quality photos isn’t enough anymore.

I’ve learned the hard way that a little miscommunication can lead to big headaches.

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible. 

The process seems daunting and overwhelming, and I am not confident I will put the time in to talk to sources, analyze, and find properties for investing purposes.