@Jeff Ashton My wife, Liz Bobeck, and I are active investors here in Jacksonville.

I recommend reading and being active on MyFico.com.

@Dimitri Bernado You have to determine how active/passive of RE investor you want/can be, pick a niche within RE investing, learn as much as possible about it, network with other investors, and start investing. 

My RE Agent noticed that the listing was changed from "Active" to "Active - No Showings" on TREND. 

@Isaac ChunEasy - one him through truthfinder.com, if there is anything remotely criminal - it will find it.

Are you seeing similar things to two years ago when this thread was active?

I am also assuming your RE investment activity actually qualifies for the deduction. 

I've had a student tenant question the internet as well but in this case the internet had gone out and I actually believed he needed it for schoolwork, not recreational activities, so I felt very bad. 

What role do you envision playing in the ongoing activities of the investment?

I have followed the PodCasts for several months.There is much to learn and an abundance of knowledge here that I must find and act on.People who are active on this forum, and actually doing deals are who have the advice I seek.