If your'e a individual doing a fix and flip you would have to withhold 12.3% of the net proceeds you make from the flip.

I would like to hire individual(s) to essentially "drive for dollars" to find and photograph potential properties.

I think most people forget that the majority of landlords are individuals like us, not big corporations. 

Keep listening to the podcasts, check out the MLS to just analyze properties in your area, read some of the books offered here on BP, and I would also suggest surrounding yourself with like minded individuals.  

It can be dreadful to get those calls but definitely better than having things go bad and not know about them.

The NRA will need to fill a W8ECI form and send it to his property manager, whereas a US resident is required to file a W9 form.Once the election is done, NRA should go through the initial setup and registration with IRS.Initial Setup and Registration with the US Tax AuthoritiesWhile all US residents are identified by their social security number (SSN), NRA need to obtain an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) from the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).

I do NOT lend to anyone other than the notes I buy.This individual is going by the name Hassinger Logan (very original if you ask me) and is using my photo to pretend to be me.   

This is going to be highly dependent on your individual market and situation.

Does the level of participation of each member ( active vs passive ) make any difference on the type of loss shown on each member's individual return ?

I had a similar situation where I could not verify the individual.