Though if you're active (i.e. if the note is not with a servicer) than you could likely encounter UBTI.I utilize investment capital from earned income almost exclusively into investments with some depreciation component.

She thinks they may only want to speak with me over the phone because on her 2 encounters with them that's how they requested we speak.I'm going to try again tomorrow, but again I have things to do.

I was wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they handled the situation? 

There are two types of good/successful contractor business model IMO, one that do super quality work and have great customer service but they charge a premium for what they do; then second one, maybe it's the one that you encountered, one who's very efficient at achieving an end result (I'm gonna deliver a quality mounted TV for you but don't ask questions) for a customer and charging a very affordable price but expecting to get-in and get-out fast with no hassles, that's how they can offer the affordable price in the first place.

There are bad people who use showings to case property, set up scams, etc.

I found a lot of no-reply / slow-reply, and scams when we were looking for rentals, and when we contacted sale listings for more info.

@Kevin ColwickBelieve me when I say that I've thought about the potential scam that college can be.

Or if the owner committed violence at the property, or if the owner threw a stone through the window or (insert crazy situation that most sane owners would never encounter).#2) As for an unlicensed/unbonded handyman - this would come back to the handyman and would stop at the LLC. 

These are costs you don't usually encounter in city living and should be aware of.

It sounds like you're over-analyzing it and you've paralyzed yourself with fear.What happens if you save up $50,000 to invest in a single-family home, it turns out the entire transaction was a scam, and you lose the $50,000?