Quote from @Scott E.: If you connect with a private equity lender within your network (friend, acquaintance, contractor, family member, etc) then you come up with terms that are mutually beneficial.I've structured a lot of private money deals over the years and they have changed based on the lenders needs and the deal itself.Regarding your question on funding the entire down payment - This will be a harder sell but still possible, you'd just need to make the terms very attractive to the lender. 

I agree with @Scott E. on this.

No idea about future policies but I definitely hope opportunities like bonus depreciation stay around to continue to promote more investments in RE. 

They know what to expect.I also send my tenants  a bill for rent or monies owed via mail, or e-mail. 

@Bob E. 

Hi @Bob E. 

I'm wondering though, are you going to make this a fair ebook to the industry or are you only going to only promote the negative things you see?

Income and expenses for the rental are recorded on a Schedule E then then the bottom line (gain or loss) moves over to your 1040. 

I've seen BP promoting Realtyshares.

It works great, is easy to use and I get reports as well, like my Schedule E and Profit Loss etc.