It is a unique situation since I am renting out by the room.

In the recent years of his greatest success he's also had to look death in the face on a daily basis, giving him a unique insight.

So I have a unique opportunity that I would like to turn into a business.

The IRS is even challenging time spent searching for properties; stating it is their position this is "passive" and does not count toward the 500hrs.

It's a pretty unique house and is zoned for offices as well, so I'm hoping the right live/work professional will come along and want it.

I think its challenging and rewarding.I took a very good seminar back in august and since then I've devoted 101% of my time, personal resources and efforts to succeed.

Buyer gets cold feet, backs out before dropping off option fee / earnest money.Day 44 - Submit highest and best offer to bank, for offer #3.Day 60 - Bank comes back, tells me to write a report to challenge price to get offer accepted.Day 67 - Offer #3 is accepted.

Every situation is different and should be looked at uniquely.

Then you have them with land and another whole situation.In your town deals will be somewhat unique to your area.

There is no official redemption period in California but the owner have the right to challenge the tax sale up to 1 year.