They are getting pathetically low returns on their current savings vehicles and they know I do a good job fixing up properties for rent.

It goes without saying .. but consult your accountant ... but in my opinion the ability to write down your active income with this vehicle really makes it a very viable investment.

And you can see their facial expression when you ask them things.And don't forget you can see their vehicle in person, but not when you give a lockbox combination.

In the past I have had several yearly visits to property (1000 mi away) and claimed air, vehicle rental 50% meals, etc.

Its a versatile vehicle.

.#2 is the automation of vehicles.

Any thoughts, ideas, pros and cons of this vehicle are greatly appreciated.

I'm definitely going to look into syndications, as I'm not looking to do RE as a job but use it as an investment vehicle that can throw off cash for starting additional technology companies (my real passion).

Both areas being so crucial for traction using real estate as a vehicle for generating wealth.My query to those of you in the industry is to pick your brains on how you got started, or stories of someone you may know about getting into the industry.

Police said they couldn't have it towed because someone obviously just parked it there, and it was not an abandoned inoperable vehicle...... so he made it that way.