Qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REP) under the tax code. • This requires significant hours and material participation in real estate activities.• For someone working a full-time W-2 job, this is very difficult to achieve legitimately. 2.

Quote from @Nicole Boerema: Hey everyone, My name is Nicole, I am a healthcare professional who recently moved to the Portland OR area.

I’m here to connect, share experiences, and learn from other real estate professionals in the community.

To qualify as a Real Estate Professional under the IRS rules, you must log at least 750 hours each year doing real, measurable work in your rental business.

I love the attitude - both to post and to reach out to professionals early on in the journey.

This also includes Investing more in professional photography doing Virtual walkthroughs and Matterports. 

My initial interest was in rehabilitating distressed properties, but I've found that land flipping and home wholesaling offers a more accessible entry point with fewer financial barriers and less emotional complexity.I'm pleased to join this group and look forward to networking with fellow professionals, expanding my knowledge, and contributing where I can be of assistance to others.Best regards,Samir Kaouche

But on the investing side, I’m here to learn, network, and build long-term relationships with flippers, landlords, agents, contractors, and other professionals in Oregon and Washington.I’m especially interested in:Building a stronger local networkLearning from experienced investorsUnderstanding multi-unit renovationsImproving renovation systemsExploring BRRRR and small development opportunitiesMy goal on Bigger Pockets isn’t to push business — it’s to be part of the community, contribute where I can, and connect with people who are also serious about growth and long-term success.If you’re in Oregon or Washington and open to networking or sharing experiences, I’d love to connect.Glad to be here and excited to learn from everyone.— DenisPortland, OR

I'd first like to point out that i'm no professional.

Why yes, @John Clark: "Professionals Always record the deed.