I'm new on this board, and haven't been active very much, but I will definitely update my profile.

We closed on the property Sept 17th and worked all weekend long at the new house.

He is a practicing attorney (CO and NY) plus active RE investor.John Corey

Weekend Millionaire by Mike Summey is a good book.

I saw an episode this weekend where a rehab turned into a disaster because three clowns had no clue as to what they were doing.

If it is an active foreclosure it could be that there is equity in the property and the seller is willing to carry back a second....If the list of "foreclosures" is actually a list of "REO's" then the lender/owner could be offering financing terms.

And weekends?

The sales activity has slowed but not all that much compared to last year.

You earned nothing and have nothing to deduct.You might have had expenses (driving around, fees already paid and not recoverable) that can be deducted.The simple version of the rule is money actually spent on business activities might be something you can deduct.

Take active investors to lunch and pick their brain.Once you do this enough you will have a sense of direction.