These people are willing to trade some or all of their equity for speed and ease in order to have instant debt relief, or quick cash, some times both.

I have listed a few of them to point you in the right direction:1) Specialization: while some custodians specialize in traditional investments (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), others specialize in alternative investments (real estate, private mortgages, tax liens, livestock, private businesses, or other non-traded security).

If it was a JV you ARE self employed and must file a Schedule C.If it was a partnership, there should be a partnership tax return filed and a K-1 issued to you showing your ordinary income/loss.If you are regularly flipping properties you are in the trade or business of flipping homes.

I would recommend contacting a trade desk to get a feel for their buying criteria (which would give you guidance on how to build your note).

It's how we define it, measure it, value it, assign it, convey it, trade it, lease it, rent it, sell it, use it, how we divide it and the particles, minerals, water, gas and all elements are economically identified and advanced, leased, sold and conveyed.

This especially applies to safety issues.Don't do work that requires a license if you are not licensed in that trade.

Here are my parameters:$100k cash to invest into CRE.Monthly cash flow I can allocate to this investment: $3000-$4000Buy power: Excellent credit, and minimal obligations currently (no mortgage as of right now)Targets: Would entertain retail space, medical office space, or multi-family.Willing to: Make upgrades and improvements to the property (family has access to trades/contractors), and I'm willing to self-manage as long as it's in Houston area.Goals: Positive monthly cash flow >$500/month, an investment/location that will appreciate over time, already leased would be a plus.So with the above parameters what would you suggest?

Some of my clients are through the roof if they can lend a triple net Auto Store for 50 to 75 basis points higher than they are trading for.Some are happy with a nicer tenant demographic on a multifamily for an 8 cap where some want a 10 to 11 cap and will accept some crime for the extra 2 to 3% return.It is really all over the place as investors view things differently based on whether they are an individual, REIT, value add fund, etc.

I just don't see it...I've certainly heard many opinions...but still cannot rationalize in my mind how the good of what I do cannot be seen...How about how my work helps others in need...how I am changing one child's life at a time....I am sculpting young minds and hearts....why doesn't anyone ever comment on the good that can so easily be found in my trade?

I always require the full deposit (no installment plans, no trade in lieu of deposit, etc) prior to move in.