And these are good tenants, who pay on time and try to take care of things themselves with the professionals I send.And the truth is, worse than the expense, is trying to get people to help me resolve things.

I would love to get to know local real estate investors and other local professionals from the area, as I am new the investing in this city and its surroundings.

I would like to know the tax benefits of the RE Professional .

I'm soaking up as much knowledge as possible, through podcasts, various youtube videos, guides here on Bigger Pockets, and anyone who's willing to talk real estate with me.I've started looking into the local REIA groups to meet other investors in the area, just to get some insight into challenges, triumphs, and over all experience in the business here in Charlotte and surrounding areas. 

I want to make sure this deal is mutually beneficial and I want to sound like a professional (although I'm a newbie) so I will continue to search the BP forums for tips and advice.

Paul,...If you're going to wholesale like a professional, only pursue deals that are worth Cash Buyers' time (target for 60% ARV if you're not confident about estimating repairs)Some wholesalers aim to lock up as many houses as possible and then walk away when their 2 cash buyers won't buy [bad] deals.

It really comes down to your personal preference of how much you need the face-to-face interaction, maybe video call may do for you.

We would not argue with an attorney or some other professionals if they put it in writing they were willing to risk something in the grey area.

If your AGI is between 100 to 150, the 25k is phased out and get partial deduction until you reach 150k.If your AGI is more than 150k, then those losses will be suspended (unless you qualify as RE professional) until when you sell the house and will offset your passive gain when you dispose.

Be sure and get a professional inspection, that may cost 1000 dollars but well worth it.