@Andrew Neal The key is try and figure out wholesaling while you still have a job to support yourself.

@Mark SpritzPlease send a screenshot to support@biggerpockets.com so we can check the error message.

It helps support the claim that this was due to a crime and not due to the tenant.If tenant has insurance, they should file a claim.

I have all the supporting documents, emails, text exchanges, screenshots etc for any skeptics. 

Also I'd love to chat with someone who already has units online and can possibly mange my units in the future.Any info will go a long way.. thanks!

If you're not so comfortable with yourself, and you feel it may be more beneficial to have the extra support and guidance of an involved partner, then that is the way you should go.

I support this green effort because I learned the wisdom of conservation when I was in the 4-H Club as a kid.

If you every want to chat about ATL or about RE investing in general, I hope you will reach out!

Had some time to chat with my CPA, and she stated the primary requirements for self-employment are the active income (as you have all schooled me on), the income taxes paid for the business (which would flow through my LLC to my personal return), and the self-employment tax that would need to be paid. 

If you want to chat let me know