It appears Manolo D. is driving the meeting but I'll keep you posted

Look how reasonable you will appear to the judge.

You can get the data straight from the horse's mouth that way.Quick note: When looking to respond to another BPer, type the "@" and then start typing the first few letters of the BPer's username, their username will appear below the reply box and will be clickable so that you can direct your reply more specifically to that user.

The idea of it sounds appealing however looking at the website, it appears you can only invest if you are an accredited investor."

If the rent is late send the notice to quit (or the Texas equivalent). 

This is a very old thread, revived again for an endorsement it appears.....Go to the blogs, read How To Develop A Good BS Meter!

If I understand it correctly the rate applied against total millage initially appears to be mildy different (4% vs. 6%).

with no other income, just my typical rental properties (no boarding/temporary) it appears that all income is passive and should appear on my schedule E.

Heck, we invested in SA from Virginia first, and that's where we learned most of our lessons, especially that one :-P So to answer your question specifically, definitely check out your local licensing requirements, particularly those for a General Contractor (or equivalent) and what activities they cover, versus perhaps others which require different or no licensing.

Take note of the attorney(s) name on the probate calender has he/she could be representing different estate's but they are at the hearing for a (different) reason.Also listen for competing (2 different attorneys) probate case #'s but same decedent..Couple of examples at a probate hearing; Appearance is required for hearing on trust petition, Missing original will, Missing sufficient publication, Missing sufficient notice to (heir with interest to property) etc; etc; Be on the lookout for PR's that are being self represented (in pro per) for the estate..These examples are based on CA law (probate code) and Lafi is correct, the more difficult to gather leads the less competition...