Ok then, group, a related question - how big is your reserves/business emergency fund?   

Have a look at their web site, there is a meeting tmrw night.

It’s very unlikely to have been related to the home’s systems, since it’s a brand-new house.I believe I have a handle on how to proceed, but I’d appreciate any advice on how to handle security deposits with regard to cause, and tips on dealing with insurance.  

"Cash" in real estate is a relative term. 

I see a lot of newer agents if they don't have a warm market or sphere to tap into.. they will get on a big producers team.. this can jump start you.out our way agencies have lead creation systems and will literally hand you web leads for listings or sales.My wife had taken a few year hiatus and to kind of jump start ( her normal business is referrals) but she wanted to work some leads and get going and it worked very well she made many sales and got a few listing which in this market is simply money in the bank. find your niche.. and remember 95% of agents all try the same thing.. you may want to specialize.. and commerical agents though dog tough to start if you make it.. its a really good business once your established.

The reports are 40-90 pages long and go through the entire house in great detail.Get an appraisal.

And to be clear, I'm not talking about personal tax returns, only the schedule "e", as it relates to the property I am looking to purchase.

The reports are 40-90 pages long and go through the entire house in great detail.Get an appraisal.

I have a couple of questions relating to this:1) I was hoping to get some peoples take on what they think we should offer as a structure to potential investors.

Hopefully this will clear things up:You are correct with your understanding that you can't write off any costs related to inventory (the house) - whether that be the cost of the house, or items to improve the inventory (like lumber, paint, contractors, other flipping expenses).However, if the cost does not relate to the purchase or improvement of inventory (the house), it can be written off as operating costs, as you noted.