@Josh Oaten how can I classify areas such as class b or c?

Generally , when losses are recorded on the sale of section 1231 property, that loss is classified as an ordinary loss and is 100% deductible against other ordinary income. 

And, I would suggest that some of the areas of DFW which I classify as "C" neighborhoods would easily be a "B" in other large metropolitan areas.  

I would scour the newspaper classifieds right in the store and make daily calls to the possible sellers that listed their homes along with calls to any mtg company in the yellowpages that mentioned private or hard money.

My wife and I just jointed SIC a couple months back.  

@Jay HinrichsJay, almost all the forums are full of wants, there are very few have's, the entire site is full of needs.You need the classifieds in Pilot Magazine We got the yacht out of Yachting World. 

The HOA was dissolved many years ago leaving the condos without an association, but they cannot be classified as multi family because they don't meet the current code standard of having a firewall between the units.

Anyone have facts or guidance on this? In one of my rentals I have a law enforcement officer with a working dog (K-9). Originally, my broker stated I HAD to rent to this person because it is a "service animal". The te...

These will be classified as passive losses, so you can't write it off against active income you may personally have.

Direct mail, bandit signs, social media, classified ads, and SEO are other ways to find leads.