But they don't offer online transfers to business accounts at another bank.

In order to find it I used a combination of direct mail and bandit signs which I have to say still work plenty well regardless of the new move towards online marketing but that is another story.

How did you start your investing career, and what tips would you have for me starting mine?

Any tips on what works well and what to avoid - any tips on separating “work” / home life?

@Ramsin JacobUnfortunately, your description includes several misunderstandings which are too long to break apart in an online post.

I think being plenty paranoid is a good thing here.Research this guy as thoroughly as you can online.

I typically look into the property tax and transfer records, which are all online to see what the property is currently assessed at.

So I guess you would have to 1031 to defer the gain.A tip for posting in the forums: If you put an @ before someone's name, it allows you to tag anyone who has posted in the thread, or connections you have on BP.

Would you please share with me tips on what to consider when buying land for commercial projects?

I have a duplex under contract that I anticipated paying $3,300 in annual property taxes (using the Indiana online property tax estimator), but they came in at $2,650...so maybe its already designated as a rental property?