Working with Bolthouse Homes with business development and building a brand that backs me 100% and carry weight in the community. 

Any investment carries some level of risk, but you may consider carefully the areas in which you invest as you are looking for future properties.

If you can walk away with 10k when everything is said and done I always consider that a success...maybe it could have been more and next time you'll make adjustments and carry on.I also agree with the previous thread...you make your money when you buy.

The bonus is that you will typically carry about 20-30% equity in the properties as well, due to the value you created, giving you an exit strategy. 

However, you are carrying multiple mortgages and there are certainly associated risks.

He was willing to carry back 18% on a 2.1 million 48 unit apartment building.

Alternative financing in this instance was getting the sellers to carry a mortgage. 

It's really the same thing as saying 25 year useful life, but doesn't carry the same subtext of - the building will be worthless in year 26..

If they fit the definition of a "real estate professional" not only is one allowed to deduct ALL expenses in the current year and will no longer have to carry over losses that exceed their income over the years as with passive income, but, if married and filing joint, they may even deduct their expenses against their spouse's income as well.

Be sincere and nurturing, but be firm.