They don't even own a computer let alone know how to use the Internet.

But yes I think its uber competitive for notes.. especially with the internet..

Get going...there is a lot of material out there but nothing trumps experience.

For my business i personally write off my cell phone, internet, some square footage for my home office and mileage deduction. 

This is a great stop for networking, educational material, & finding deals.

I suggest you invest in an attorney reviewed and edited contract, draft the contract first if you want to tailor everything to your side, saves you money also, imagine all the worst case scenarios, over budget, over schedule, change orders, etc. you need to get the CO clause at a minimum pay, say actual hours x fixed rate and major material receipt only plus 15%.

What I did:2014: Bought condo on VA for 66.5k, Used cash I saved up to buy materials and tools. 2016: Spent 2 years of Rehab.July 2016:Appraised for 120kAug 2016:Rented outAug 2016: Bought Duplex, Started renovating the side I live in.March 2017:  Duplex is fully rented out.

Though types of people have been attracted to real estate and are making much money over the internet because of all the money in real estate learning and they specialize in emotional salads of stuff you do not really need.Since I still do not walk or am employed I spend much time on the Internet (about 10 hours a day 7 days a week)  and I see those types all the time and I am more aware of their acting.  

The goal is really just to learn about the tax rules for small businesses - it's beautiful how much cheaper the things like internet, cell phone, gas, cars, meals, etc can be when you're able to deduct them on your taxes....

Google is also a search tool but it searches the entire internet.