Hello to all.To start off the new year right I thought it was time to join a forum, and after a fair amount of research, this is clearly the best site available.I'm a relatively new investor (a little under a year).

etc.. see what works best for you, your market and your personality and business objectives.

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I have relatives in Columbus and thought that with a good team in place, it might be a good area to invest in, as it seems that the properties would provide decent cash flow.DedicatedLearner

I am getting ready to prepare tax form 1065 (and the related K-1 forms).

I should have thought of doing that sooner.I was thinking after I posted the link that it made a reference to a business (as opposed to REI), and people here might think it doesn't relate to them.

I've heard about privacy issues since it's in the public record, and as a result you should seek out a relative or friend. 5) What if I choose an available name in DC that is not available in MD (or VA) and I want to do business in one of those states later on?

They probably don't have it, but they might have a relative or friend that will bail them out.

Basically, it means you must spend at least 750 hours/year doing real estate related activities, or more hours than you spend doing anything else.

He has stated that his main objective is to assist me in eliminating my personal debt and get me into my own home w/in 5 years, sooner if possible, and that profits on his end are secondary to him (I know, amazing friend).