@Sam DavisThanks for your input, Sam. :-)  It sounds then like realtors (under NAR, etc. guidelines, nationwide...) are likely 'unclear' about a "non- transaction" (and that clause clearly only refers to "commission sharing" in reference to actual "under contract" clientele) and likewise my either 'promising' or 'gifting' (in effect) money or perks to someone who 'refers' a potential client they can't work with presently (when I can help that person, who may then become a RE brokerage and/or mortgage, etc. client later on, when they resell, or perhaps refer others they know, if the agent(s) HELPED THEM OUT) doesn't even seem 'grey area' to me, unless there's more 'legalese' (statues, legal precedent, case law???)

Hi guys, my name is Sam Rogers and I just starting looking into Bigger Pockets today.

I'm Sam, I got into REI  a year ago when I found out about Clayton Morris on a Twit podcast, and my mind clicked, I always wanted to own some sort of rental, but didn't think it was possible in my situation.

You will probably have a few thousand to pay Uncle Sam in depreciation recapture?

So here are two suggestions: 1) look up REI groups in the DFW area (most are in meetup.com) and attend many meetings and start networking and talking to investors, wholesalers and other professionals2) don't overthink it, make sure you know how to run comps, how to have a general idea of costs for a rehab, and get your first house under contract (you can use the TREC contract, and just add a 14 day option period, during which you will pitch the deal to investors like me and @Sam Nadar.

But those are more of information, not really a "how to really start"-Sam

@Sam NadarTry @Andrew Postell.

@Sam Shueh we decided to hold on to the property.

In essence, you would have to claim the income on your taxes and pay uncle Sam, for no real benefit to your situation.

Originally posted by @Sam Josh:Do they pay you on time?