But if I were to purchase a firearm and concealed carry license and training for the purpose of self defense, without going into the politics, could I tax deduct this expense? 

Hi guys, I've been studying real estate investment for the better part of a year with an eye toward investment in residences, but something funny happened yesterday.I am expanding a brick and mortar nonprofit business (they exist) and the place we were looking to rent is also offering an option to sell.

The best way to get out of a contract is never get into one, if you don't know what you're doing, don't sign one until you see the light at the end of the tunnel, if that light turns out to be a train, your lender will get you off the track.

I spent a good year nearly every night online studying my new market, made one trip to tour homes (i live overseas), and got to the point where I was super comfortable with neighborhoods in the new market that I could make offers without seeing the house myself. 

Don't forget the training!

Natalie, I highly recommend pursuing your real estate license, you won't be able to sit for the exam until you are 18, but you will be able to take the classes and study.

Hello, My wife and I are actively studying and getting our plan together to get into real estate investing.  

I've learned more on bigger pockets by listening to the podcasts and reading blogs than I did for the majority of my college career studying real estate finance.I use professional property management on my duplex in a college town.  

See this article at DSNews http://dsnews.com/news/market-studies/01-10-2013/a...So let's say your marketing includes free and clear houses.

@Justin Green   When my dad taught me the bizz at 10 then I had to get a real job at 15 and bag groceries then my dad said stay home for 2 months study get your RE license..