1) So I was told that site only shows the taxes not paid from the city lady. 

I'm not a gambling man but I would bet dollars to donuts the Service would take the same position.Your client (you) has burden of proof that there's no constructive receipt, or there is constructive receipt but substantial limitation exists. 

Unless you find a way to establish (1) as is value (2) cost of construction and (3) after stabilization value you’re just gambling, not investing.  

The neighbor lady had her foot amputated and is in a wheelchair but seems to become friends with nearly every guest. 

If you buy Income Producing Real Estate at the right numbers (and know what you are doing) I think no other asset class compares.Some people's owned Real Estate portfolios are better for them than others.Some people want appreciation for sale, some want stable cash flow, some want big cash flow.Roulette can pay out 35 to 1 for a winning bet, but not many would consider that a suitable investment strategy due to the risk of losing.With Real Estate we can add value, enjoy the increase in value over time, get depreciation benefits on our taxes, control the income upwards by improving it, or getting better management, etc..And stocks, bit coin, gold, etc.. is not gambling how (you have no control over them)?

@John Espinosa I went to your website and it comes up as some sort of evil "I gotcha" site with some lady speaking a foreign language.  

@Jordan BeckerOh… in that case my initial thought is it’s a gamble on what increases faster, rents or expenses.  

I’m lending hard money to a lady whom I met in my REIA chapter via a self-directed CESA, and the custodian of that account is Equity Trust.

We have had groups of couples and groups of guys to ride the bike trail, families, groups of older ladies...the demographic is pretty broad.

as a preferred route.. most folks except me that is the preferred route.. but no way can you expect it.. you have to expect to own the asset at some point and if they pay great.. kind of like those that say cash flow is where its at and appreciation is gambling..