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This is a heated topic for a lot of people particularly if you are an agent.  

Here’s an example of just one of the posts here on BP about the issues with them: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/499696-beware-of-fraud-by-erentpaymentcom

Here's a thread about this... https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/820321-cares-act-real-estate-depreciation-loss-carrybackYou still need to be a qualified real estate professional to enjoy this provision.

Basically, I see as the tax man is trying to prevent people from betting their homes on business adventures...Just Google the topic.. 

Wait and see,great link on Dodd Frankhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/83/topics/105709-dodd-frank-and-lease-option?

Re: whether it's a good time to buy, I posted some extended thoughts on that topic yesterday when someone asked about Investors on RI.I think it's generally always a good idea to "house hack" (buy a multi family and live in one of the units), because you have to live somewhere and it's a great way to ease into real estate and owning property / landlording.As far as buying purely investment property, as I said in that other post, I think some caution is warranted now.

I made a video on YouTube if you want to see me go more in depth on this topic.

Just stumbled upon the topic, interesting timing...

Again, an investor-friendly agent should be able to make these connections for you by recommending at least 2 people per discipline.Here are some other tips to find what you're looking for:1. use the 'search' function to find topics, members and areas of interest.