I'm on the fence about this one...The REO property I'm interested in is in a subdivision that the ground water is partially contaminated by THC from a manufacturing plant.

I cannot point you to a definitive source confirming my opinion, but I believe that the definition covers any income on which you pay self-employment (Soc Security / Medicare) taxes.

The good news is; this downturn in the markets is from an external source and not economic related, so perhaps the downturn will recover quickly once the virus is under control. 

I have sourced all my own sub-contractors from flipping houses over the years, so there's no set "builder" that I will use. 

RentBankProvides Toronto renters an interest-free repayable loan to low-income families to help cover one month's rentTo qualify: Must live in Toronto with ongoing source of income or currently receive income through social assistance, and the rental unit must be covered under the Residential Tenancies Act2. 

People should check their sources.

@Scott Louis I would by direct as opposed to other sources especially getting into the game.

“Previously, if a married couple had depreciation deductions that exceeded their real estate business income, the couple could claim that "loss" to write off taxes on a maximum of $500,000 in income from other sources, like wages from a day job.Under the change, our rich taxpayer couple -- and this applies only for individuals, not corporations -- can now deduct an unlimited amount of "excess losses" in real estate against income from other sources.

Access to IRA etc funds if deemed qualified may open funding options for those in need.https://www.marketwatch.com/st...

Previously, if a married couple had depreciation deductions that exceeded their real estate business income, the couple could claim that "loss" to write off taxes on a maximum of $500,000 in income from other sources, like wages from a day job.Under the change, our rich taxpayer couple -- and this applies only for individuals, not corporations -- can now deduct an unlimited amount of "excess losses" in real estate against income from other sources.