The MLS contains lockbox codes to access houses that are sometimes filled with a person's worldly possessions.Your real estate agent license covers you in the event that knowledge gets mis-used (among other things).Do you really think that every schmoo on the internet that wants to run comps should get access to lockbox codes?

It's something I've been looking into on the internet.

I am looking to expand my network across the internet and develop a grander scale of view on real-estate through these forums, hopefully making long term contacts who share my interest and passion for real-estate along the way.

Ill be curious to see how Texas case law (which has differerent district courts in Texas having opposite opinions) holds up in a California court.The problem with the internet, is there are always websites that tell you what you want to hear. 

I could not find in the internet any article that talks about this.

Scour the internet for reviews (much overhead goes into hiding them these days.)

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While such transactions are bandied about on the internet, I would caution that such a strategy is based on interpretation of the code and nothing clearly outlined by the IRS.   

Rentals, businesses, interests in passthrough entities...that's starting to get into professional territory unless you're willing to devote a large amount of time to continuously educating yourself, and are okay gambling with free, general advice on the internet.

Can i deduct internet, cell phone, office supplies, car insurance (if i use my vehicle to check on property)?