If you ever decide to explore a cash-flowing market, happy to answer questions and share what works here.

Hosts regularly say, “Ask your BDC,” instead of answering in the webinar.I believe they used my desire to leave my 9–5 and my disclosed finances to pitch “opportunities” that now feel more like strategic high-pressure sales than mentorship.🧾 **Formal refund request submitted.

The textbook answer would be, they should do inspections.

Happy to answer any questions on it, I’ve really enjoyed it.  

Lining that up with your financing options and risk tolerance is where the right answer usually becomes clear.

@Sabian RipplingerI think everyone’s answer is going to be ”the one that I’m currently using”… For us, that is Rentec Direct.  

A number of rentals that rise to the level of a trade or business doesn't automatically make the rental income subject to SE taxes...I agree with the other tax pros on this thread that your CPA doesn't seem to be giving good answers relating to trade or business case law, and that you may want to consider filing an extension and interviewing a few new CPAs/EAs in May or June.

For example, a thoughtfully designed Voice AI agent (not an avatar, but a human-sounding voice) can help qualify leads, answer basic questions, and schedule appointments, freeing up more of your time for those meaningful, “belly to belly” connections you mentioned.I’ve been working with a voice AI agent that does exactly that: it handles the repetitive, time-consuming outreach, but always transfers the conversation to a real human when it’s time to build a real relationship or negotiate.

Lot of promise by the woman who answered and promised Amanda would be 'right back' to me.

A quick round of phone calls to zoning + utilities will usually give you a pretty clear answer within a week.Best of Luck, keep us in the loop as to what you find out and what you end up doing.