We then incorporate their results into your tax return.2 - The price point is subjective, but it certainly can make sense for a $400-600k 4-plex if you're planning to keep it for a few years.3 - Most importantly - understand how cost seg actually works: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

In reading your responses it appears that you may have conflated "building networks" with actual investing and making stuff happen. 

Before leaving, I was wrapping up with my fix and flip with actually was supposed to be a one year fix and flip but turned out to be a 6 months one instead and I was also penalized there.

In terms of online networking, connecting with agents and actually making offers with them would allow you to start building connection.

My taxable income is actually so low in 2023 that if I take the $25k special allowance deduction for passive losses and the regular standard IRS deduction, my taxable income is negative.

If you are using private lenders, they actually usually require an LLC.

Does your bank pay your commission as an MLO when the property closes....or when the loan is actually sold?

People applying for a mortgage actually needed a job and income. 

Actually the only option in my mind is to sell but I don't see any room if the seller is attempting to pull all of the equity when I acquire for him. 

You actually don’t even need your real estate license as long as they are truly short term i.e. 31 days or less.https://azre.gov/faq/property-...