On the personal side it is considered self employment income but I would recommend speaking with an accountant, they are usually very familiar with situations like this and can best provide you tailored advise

I've made my biggest profits from SFR's, both flipping and holding, but I'm not otherwise employed and do all my own work so I have about as much control over things as is possible in this field.

(personal) I know Facebook is a key marketing tool but my current employers follow me.

Town water and sewer is important along with paved roads.Go to 3 different local REIA clubs to gather people, info and resources.Get referrals for investor savy agents.Paul

In my opinion thoes days are long gone but could return in about 15 years or so they say 5 million + people will be moving to california in the next few years so the demand for homes will be up they better have a minimum of 3 years verifiable employment and credit too alot of home owners here are from mexico were 5 family with 5 incomes to suport the loan

I say SI because when you start a rental business it's really a self employed investment so the shift takes a bit longer than in RK's books.

With my brother, we have an employment agreement, he gets a salary (and commission) and he officially doesn't have any say in the company direction, strategy or high-level decisions (though we highly value his opinions and always consider them).

I have no experience in mortgages (as I never had one) and I know that most of the big banks will probably not give me any loans (I have very limited employment history).

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.So, if your "teacher", "mentor" or whatever else they claim to be is proposing using contracts to broker real estate without being licensed or owning the property, they are teaching ILLEGAL practices at YOUR expense.

They have provided details of current tenancy in the foreign country as well as pay stubs from their international employer.