Also, I never felt like dyslexia had much to do with my social life.

I have an applicant that seems to be a social worker of some kind that assists elderly or ill people. 

Hello BP,I have a question I am hoping to get an answer to.  Would someone who works for a real estate company as a W2 employee be able to qualify on their taxes as a Real Estate Professional?For example: would a sale...

Hello BP community,Aspiring investor here looking to broaden my connections via the various social media outlets. ex.

@Lavetta GrayIf you're good at socializing then something like an open house can be helpful.

That's for reality shows and some social media like Facebook.Consequent, negotiation and deal making is all about connecting with people who have problems that you know how to solve in return for certain benefits.Since people don't lead Craigslist ads with "Take my crappy house that's in foreclosure and deal with this (long) list of other problems" you need a system of either targeting those with the appealing problems (to you) or effectively and efficiently screening and vetting people you pursue by initiate contact.Your "solution" becomes some version of seller financing only when it makes sense to use that tool.

As long as you stay there one year or more, you can take advantage of today's cheap money and your owner-occupant status on the first loan.  

I reached out to the buyer today after receiving a message from the seller's broker asking about the buyer's status.

A custodian with a single focus on alternative assets will have systems specifically built to handle alternative asset investing, and the professional expertise in place to educate their clients and protect the tax deferred status of their IRA account.Generally, regulated IRA custodians answer to the IRS and in many cases, a state banking commission as well.  

Do background checks, call their references, current and previous employers, search social media sites and see what you can find about them.