The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done.Since I'll be investing remotely I'll be requiring someone to help me out in the "bird dog" activity of finding properties through driving for dollars.

In other words, do you want to have a quick conversation that results in a quick cash offer? 

Our business has grown as a direct result from this program. 

I've taken so many personality tests that I mix up results and codes and forget which one applies to which.

Through the years, economic and societal changes resulted in change in types of tenants.

There are some scenarios where MFS results in a reduction of tax liability.You should have your CPA run a MFJ vs MFS analysis. 

We then refinanced the property and it has given us $140k in cash back and continually produces $1,800/month in cash flow.

Recently (last few years) time has not been an enemy as RE pricing has been appreciating higher than the cost to hold, producing net gains for holding longer.

We then refinanced the property and it has given us $140k in cash back and continually produces $1,800/month in cash flow.

Early results have been so impressive that we are likely to transition additional units to short term rentals at turnover.