This will help vet those contractors looking to take advantage of folks, in particular since you’re investing from afarFocus on punctuality and communication – did they show up on time, did they return your call/email in a timely fashion, do they keep a well maintained vehicle, do they communicate in a professional mannerVerify IDOnline search of their name and companyReferences with phone numbers, and previous work – call the references, find out the type of work done, does the type of work they’ve done match with what you’re looking forGet a detailed, written scope of work (SOW) along with a detailed, itemized contract – define the payment scheduleHow will the payments be structured –are they asking for money upfront (potential red flag)Hire a licensed, insured contractor that is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, and the local consumer protection agency; check the license number, insurance policy, and bond.

If they stand firm on their policy, you'll need to file form 8822 with the IRS right away.  

For example,  "NO PET" policies have different rules under ADA and the Fair Housing laws that mean you have to allow the animal because it's not considered a pet, but a necessity.  

What if your cloud servicer, provider, whatever decides to raise their fees, perhaps double them or triple them or institutes a policy where you must pay for a year in advance?

Yes Walter Key that is exactly what I'm aiming for

Not the RE brokerage industry... its the private wholesalers that rip equity from people.. that is why the laws were written and the one's they are aimed at stopping.its why you have this controversy going on now about is wholesaling selling RE without a license...

My per policy is under 25 pounds with a pet deposit.

There are usually ways to circumvent having to incorporate an LLC if your aim is simply to devide the gains and duties among the separate parties through a contract.

That lender, however, keeps their loans and doesn't sell them, so they might be adding a less restrictive policy on top of the Fannie Mae guidelines, knowingly counting differently.

Having allowed them to pitch it to me at great length (I was one of their "nightmare" attendees), I concluded that it was not suitable for me at the current time.Now, take aim in my direction.