My problem really was that I didn't perceive at the time that the tax advantages are so important for a guy working on his own properties largely alone or with occasional help.Federal lawmakers understand that the small, local landlord is improving his community by doing something that the government simply can't do affordably.

At the least small claims court immediately, at worst pay the money, hire an attorney, and go for the throat. 

Maybe you could use a small base income combined with rental income from buying a 2-4 unit property and it may be enough to qualify.

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I'm sure some small guys can do it and perhaps get away with it. 

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I'm guessing they are looking for you to find the deals, then they pay you a small finder's fee.

Construction loan through community bank, and then refinanced via a non-recourse small-balance Fannie Mae loan (10 year term/30 year am/3 year IO).

. ;)On the small deals I suggest running it at 1 month per 12 being vacant.

Our LLC has a small business bank account: so, just pay them an hourly rate from the bank account?