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Looking forward to seeing some responses on this topic!

@Garen T. your tenant letter on this topic looks great.

Mostly with the topic, "Hello, i am so and so, i am a local real estate investor and i came across your number in the public records.

@Jonathan Bombaci You didn't tell me you literally just posted on the topic we spoke about! 

To my understanding, the following are NOT deductible under Schedule E income (please correct me if I'm wrong):Business MealsHome Office Deduction (% of mortgage, utilities, etc)Miles driven looking for new properties or meeting agents/clientsCell phone expensesTravel expenses to/from business tripsBank feesCan someone chime in on this topic? 

@Susan Kim-Laubach, I'd echo what @Lawrence Leung said verifying that you have a qualified intermediary involved right now (since forming a team was the topic here :). 

Hello All, I am wondering if anyone can help me clarify this topic?

Following this thread for information on this topic as well.

To close the topic, I decide to write the seller an email that with or without intention, they did something wrong (finish those 3 rooms without permit; did not put in fire block that endangered their family; and endangered my family).