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.

Account Closed said, you keep track of that travel and those expenses could be added to the basis of the property if you have identified the property before making the trip (Just the market investigation trip is not added to basis) Flipping and development: You could possibly deduct the travel to another state if you have a flipping business: 1) Flipping business is reported in the Schedule C or as an ordinary business activity if you have an entity, and travel cost to acquire the other properties can be deducted if planned property. 

However, despite all fears south florida (miami) remains active place for "bargains" ( price per SQF) with attractive mortgage rates,  spectacular location, cultural growth, strong rental market and a good way to diversify portfolio. 

You need to actively reach out to members on here who are making things happen and meet them

Uninformed people may promote this activity but it is not legal.

@Jingjing Ye I like Indianapolis and Kansas City a lot and have been active in both since 2010.

@Shawn G Hope My favorite 1-2 punch:"Is your house (still) for sale?""

I decided to stop lurking and become an active member.I am super nervous about this next phase in my life. 

It is a lot to take in but Bigger Pockets is quickly becoming my favorite spot.