You earned nothing and have nothing to deduct.You might have had expenses (driving around, fees already paid and not recoverable) that can be deducted.The simple version of the rule is money actually spent on business activities might be something you can deduct.

Take active investors to lunch and pick their brain.Once you do this enough you will have a sense of direction.

Hill said McLeod told investigators that he "started out honestly but along the way began skimming the equity" from refinanced homes.McLeod, 31, of Gaithersburg, pleaded guilty to felony theft, embezzlement and prohibited activities while acting as a foreclosure consultant.

Also, I am looking more for active real estate investors in these areas.

These neighborhoods are typically more active for wholesaling/rehabbing than the upper middle class suberbia.

Good luck and look forward to having you as an active member of BP.

As a Partner in the GC-GOLD Construction Lending consortium with primary markets extending from the Mid-Atlantic States, the S.E. and selected S.W. markets I have to say that we have seen NO reduction in requests for const-to-perm financing from those who want to engage in the construction of a CUSTOM-built home as a primary residence or a 2nd/vacation home when completed.From that perspective alone...

Try:Evansville Area REI Club - 812-303-7571Not sure if it is still active, though.

Less reason to come to the site and engage there.

I also love certain activities (skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking to name a few).