., (1964) 42 TC 1067.The Supreme Court has explained that the distinction between co-owners of property and partners depends on whether they intend to and, in fact, join together for the present conduct of an undertaking or enterprise-The following factors are often cited as evidence of this intent:The agreement of the parties and their conduct in executing its terms;The contributions, if any, that each party makes to the venture;Control over income and capital and the right of each party to make withdrawals;Whether the parties are co-proprietors who share in net profits and have an obligation to share losses;Whether business was conducted in the joint names of the parties;Whether the parties held themselves out as joint venturers; andWhether separate books of account were maintained for the venture.The court held that the co-ownership arrangement constituted a partnership for federal tax purposes.

They are just playing marketing games.

Deals are a number game, keep grinding and you will close more deals $$.

@Forrest Williams End-game I want to BRRRR to infinity... but to get the engine started I was thinking of flipping first...thank you for those comments!!!!

You must understand the rules of the game you are playing if you want to win. 

While not all are willing to cover the land costs (that is considered the borrower's "skin in the game") some can help cover the land purchase if the deal falls within their guidelines.

Developing a funnel has been the most challenging part of this game in good times and hard times.

I'm a total rookie obviously and I need a game plan here.

 I just want to know if i should start shopping around for a CPA that aligns with my goals, if i am currently in the game of finding my first investment property. 

Trying to figure out ways to jump into real estate game asap.