However, if my good clients or realtors send me a gift at Christmas or in a Thank You note, as a regular part of business communication, and without expectation, I really don't see a problem.  

When you have lots of rentals, the worst happens with regularity and so does the best.

During this two week period owners go in and paint everything and pretty regularly replace the carpet, not to mention repair anything else.

"Regular" car salesmen.

I make it regular practice to teach my sellers about seller carry options and find out what their bottom line is for downpayments, who can more easily carry for a buyer as opposed to massive downpayments.

I regularly provide free seminars and webinars on my philiosophy towards investing, passive vs. active, etc.

Is there a reason you are using flame retardant lumber instead or regular lumber?

Yes, you *can* buy within a corporation, but from a tax standpoint, this is not the ideal situation.In a regular C-Corporation, all income is taxed at a corporate rate that is generally much higher than an individual rate.  

I quite literally had to make a note to remind myself to eat and drink regularly. 

Regularly network with cash buyers, mortgage brokers, lawyers, notaries and other professionals in the real estate field.