It is said that the Polititians also own a lot of Real Estate and why would they "cut off their noses to spite their faces?"

Do you think if we are taking a stand This it is not subject to SE (Technically he would be a limited partner with no SE if this was structured differently) and also shows that there is no material participation, there would be a stronger case for no SE tax as normally passive income might not be subject to SE?

I used to pay through the nose for income tax on my internet retail business - lots of revenue and really only COGS to offset it the income. 

Too many guys with ambition spend their time in high school and college with male friends or their noses in books.

Why pay through the nose for a tiny apartment in downtown KC when you can get 3000 sqft and an a half acre in Springfield for probably the same or less per month and your boss doesn't care where you live?

You can get any terms you want, but you'll pay thru the nose the stinkier (ie higher LTV or less experience you have).Realize HM guys are looking for 2 things:1) Getting paid back at a high rate, so you need a track record AND/OR2) If you default, they get their equity back. 

if you want to see something a tad on the nose).

Long time no see. 

People here really turn up their noses at carpet.

They are thumbing their nose at landlords and capitalizing on he cash-out removal that the government is forcing landlords to take.But as we are seeing- lawlessness does not stay contained to one sector.