Hands down other than major developers hedge funds and big time syndicators the biggest money in real estate today is the successful Guru trainer etc.. 

Here's a link https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/FoodSafety/ServiceAnimalsposter.pdf The BS factor is off the charts with some clients...Then it gets tricky because you are only allowed to ask certain questions as to whether the dog has been trained to perform a specific task etc.

Incensed deal flow by developing a large list of contacts of commercial mortgage brokers using LinkedIn.  

Your relo benefits will likely govern this decision more than other factors.

They are mocking these up with interest only loans and factoring back in the tax deduction as if you qualified for the tax benefits of a real estate professional and factoring in the diminished first year property tax (since its not a full year).

Where are getting that consumers pay three times as much in commissions as other developed countries?

First, it fast-tracks your learning as an investor - you are forced to develop better time management skills, build your network of reliable contractors/ handymen, etc..Second, when you are ready to transition to a property manager, you are well equipped to evaluate and hire the right company.3.

- Depends on a variety of factors Also, as a real estate investor, can I write off 100% of the education travel for real estate, such as the Bigger Pockets Cancun conference?

Getting Fair deals on labor and repairs comes from developing win/win relationships with contractors.

Keep in mind, though, that each lender has their own criteria for how much future potential they’ll factor in, so it might come down to some skillful negotiation and presenting detailed projections that don’t feel like puffery.Just be careful not to come off as overly speculative…lenders tendd to shy away from what sounds too good to be true.Anyway, I’m curious.. have you spotted any other investors in Gainesville facing a similar refinance puzzle and what kind of terms were they able to secure?