I do both sales and property management, so networking with investors who are interested in Raleigh has been a big part of my business.You also can't beat the (FREE) education you will get here!

It is posted in the network tab above.

(Of course that would be contingent upon you becoming an agent at that brokerage and staying there for 6-12 months or something of that nature.)Other good questions to ask them would be what are their commission splits, a breakdown of ALL fees (monthly or annually), what their commission cap is, whether they provide leads for you and if the commission changes if they do, how often they provide training and what the topics of the trainings usually are, do they provide mentoring to help you work through deals, etc.Also, keep in mind that there are fees that the Broker has no control over such as MLS access, ($300/6 mo in PA), Realtor dues if the Broker is a member of the association of Realtors ($600/yr in PA), marketing materials, cost of yard signs, networking associations to network with investors, etc.

They stay educated, they study the market, they network, and are on top of their game in all respects.I can give you real-world numbers from my own market.

Not a CPA, but I every time I see this question about paying rent to yourself my first thought is that that means it would be taxed again.

I'm very interested in networking in my local area to learn from other investors and eventually build a trusted team to work with. 

Do you go to any real estate networking events in our area?

I am looking to work with a CPA who invests in Real Estate as well.

Only an executor/personal representative/trustee can dissolve an Estate.At any rate, the above is not tax or legal advice, and you should consult with a CPA to look at all the facts.

Tools are generally deductible, but sometimes capitalized.You should start working with a CPA.