The political/social climate is ridiculous today.

Subject to federal and local income taxes at your ordinary rate, but not subject to medicare or social security.  

Think about what landlords want: they want people to pay on time and be respectful of their propertyOnce you raise the idea of leasing the property and then selling it, then you need to sell the idea of rent to own and how you can place the right tenant buyer in their propertyHow I do this is I show them my tenant by air intake forms, I do cross of their names and Social Security numbers but the physical proof that I have buyers already helps build credibility that I know what I'm talking about I make generally 3% of the value of the property in an assignment fee doing lease-option assignmentsI might do sandwich lease option if the deal is terrific

But I'm also finding it can be time consuming and sometimes distracting from my goals - just like any other social media.Do you limit your time using biggerpockets?  

Socially ran into the managing broker at one of the local realestate office.  

It pays my bill but I feel very insecure about my future and I would like to retire as soon as possible so I can spend more time with my family and friends.My goal is to gain financial freedom through real estate investment but it seems like the numbers don't look so promising up in north here in Canada.So I was doing some research and it seems like there are more opportunities down in States.I have gone through many blog posts and podcasts and realized it is time for me to now establish good relationship with fellow biggerpockers in this website.I am looking to invest wherever positive cashflow can be generated.Atlanta, Kensas city, Texas, Indianapolis seems like the area of my interests.To my knowledge, I think I would have to get connections with attorneys and accountants that are professionals in cross border laws.Obviously, I am going to be in need of good property management team as well as good realtors who can be my eyes and ears in the future when I start investing.Also, getting mortage approved as a Canadian investor is hard so I need to pick your brain in terms of how I can borrow money for my future propertiesIf you guys could provide me some good detailed information about what I am looking for that will be very much helpfulThank you!

Any for starting out with using social media for marketing my business and growing my network?

I guess she might have to pay taxes at both places anyways - if she has other income producing local, Canadian assets?  

I'd like to plan a very social, and very relaxed meetup for local area investors and investor related folks to meet, hang out, swap stories/ideas, network, and overall just get to know the folks in and around your market!  

For instance, they may (I say may because I don’t know their formula) use your social media presence to make sure you are not a scam and/or that you are doing well.