@Alex TurchettaOn a slightly different but related topic - you cannot really save taxes via S-corp if you're a contracting psychologist.

I understand that 50% for expenses is a very rough number and will vary depending on the property but it seemed to be a relatively conservative approach to start with until I come to know my market better.

Also, do you care if they are physically in Columbus, rather than just somewhere relatively nearby in Georgia?

@William JosephIf the previous owner doesn't want them, contact a local attorney familiar with abandoned property law, specifically as it relates to firearms.If they're yours call up local PD, tell them the situation, and ask that they check them out for you. 

I am noting this because neither my wife or I had current addresses on our driver licenses, and I lost my social security card a long time ago.January 16, 2019 – I have been corresponding back and forth with Danyelle Roller, a Client Relations Specialist at F&G and an assistant to Zac Ricci, for about a week now regarding all of the needed documentation.

I do have a Canadian accountant who said about the same thing you, but I'd like a second opinion from a specialist on US/Canadian tax relations here in Canada. 

Section D1-4.1, Information Relating to Transfers of Ownership Applicable to All Mortgage LoansD1-4.1-01, Determining Whether a Transfer of Ownership Is Permitted (11/12/2014)[...]D1-4.1-02, Allowable Exemptions Due to the Type of TransferA transfer of the property [...] to [...] a limited liability company (LLC), provided that: the mortgage loan was purchased or scuritized by Fannie Mae on or after June 1, 2016, and the LLC is controlled by the original borrower or the original borrower owns a majority interest in the LLC, and if the transfer results in a permitted change of occupancy type to an investment property, such change does not violate the security instrument (for example, the 12 month occupancy requirement for a principal residence).Note: The servicer must notify the borrower that a property transferred to an LLC must be transferred back to a natural person prior to any subsequent refinance application in order to meet Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide underwriting requirements.

Investing in notes is my favorite for retirement accounts for several reasons: passive investing, low risk (if you do your due diligence), good returns.This topic has been discussed here on the forum many times, I suggest you search the forum for the related discussions and you can learn a lot.

Multiple sub contractors with multiple separate contracts are not allowed..Repairs/Improvements must be completed by licensed contractor(s) as required by local/state municipalitiesRepairs cannot be completed by a related or interested party (i.e. relative, real estate agent, seller, broker, etc.)Borrower selects contractorContingency Reserves Minimum 10% is required.

I’m relatively new to real estate but I’m determined to grow my network and knowledge base.