Obviously I'm pretty to new to this, but even when I come across a higher CoC ROI analysis (9 to 12% without PM.) the math on the 2% test doesn't even get close. 

There are NO shortcuts if you want a tested and safe Vaccine.

If it does not meet the test, normal pet policy applies.

Bjorn's explanation makes more sense to me.....the applicant's question just seems odd and abrupt so perhaps its a test

In fairness, it was a generic question so I should have expected a generic response..I've since read the Book on Tax Strategies, and I feel like there was some additional things that I could have been doing..not necessarily the CPA's fault for not knowing/offering the same info to me, but I can't afford to leave any money on the table here.The only reason I'm asking the hivemind is I want to tread lightly because I respect this guy; he reached out to me and gave me an hour of his time when my wife passed to help me get stuff straightened out..but I also want to feel confident that he's going to be giving me recommendations tailored to my situation.I was just thinking of asking if he knew about self-directed IRAs as a kind of litmus test..anybody else have any non-confrontational questions that I could use to see if I should still use him?

Don't get me wrong, you need handymen on your team but not as a replacement for a specialized tradesman.I'd recommend is that you do a some research on the project you're doing so you can develop a list of very project-specific questions; this will also serve as part of your "test".Lastly, there are many books & articles that give more structured advice for finding contractors but here's one from Brandon at BP https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/home-renovations-find-great-contractors

First let me start by apologizing for not searching before posting.I have a test tomorrow on Cloud engineering and didn’t have time to search... yet I am here posting.My question is based on what it cost to buy multi families in dc (est. $1 million before renovations.

I listed our rental on zillow to test the waters of marketing our rental.

As far as getting preapproved goes, no lender or underwriter will conduct a personality test to determine if you have hustle- it's a numbers thing for the banks to calculate the risk.

I know these types of arrangements are becoming more common, but I've never heard what the official requirements are in order to pass these tests.