No one on this forum will be able to answer his question unless he wants to provide his income tax information.Capital gains at the federal level is either 0%, 15% or 20%.He may have capital gain carryoversIt may potentially be considered a business and subject to ordinary income which would be at his marginal tax rates.No one knows where the flip is done or in what state which impacts his state income exposure.

In my case, I always tell prospective tenants ahead of time to expect an email from this site, and so far (knocking on wood) no one complained.

It's been great for us because we no longer have to waste time going to appointments.Difficult?

If the PM doesn't digitize the receipts, then it's no better than an Excel sheet. 

I have no idea if I’m the only one he does this for or if he’s actively helping others too.

The best thing about this is it's a free source for building connections and getting information on local meetings.I have found that no one source will give you all the helpful information you'll need to be successful.

Those have a sticky note that says "No upfront cost, No fees until we sell!"  

Someone suggested this to him so he did it and shockingly, the next morning, there was no hint of smoke smell at all.

I really had no idea people could act like this.

Quote from @Mark Prather: I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with them in the pastI don't know Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company.I do know that no lender should be asking you for an origination fee until they ... actually originate a loan!