When I see people buying newly originated paper at 90% LTV or greater for a 10-12% return I shake my head.

(this would explain why it cashflows on paper!)

Since you were NOT real estate pro during the time you had made those investments, those paper losses are passive and cannot be unlocked as active later. 

Hey Marcus,It would be tough to pass up a single family property with great numbers on paper.

The downside to this strategy is that you will need to recapture the depreciation when you go to sell, unless you do a 1031 Exchange into a new property, in which case you would not pay any capital gains tax or depreciation recapture.By using Bonus Depreciation with a Cost Segregation Analysis you are moving a very large amount of your depreciation write offs for your real estate into the first year, allowing you to show a large “paper loss” that year even if you are cash flowing.Changes in Airbnb Regulations and TrendsFor most people, the most realistic way to execute the Short Term Rental Loophole is through acquiring Airbnbs.

On paper they look fine but the high turnover, constant make ready rehabs and the risk of evictions/break ins kill anything.

I’ve been hearing a lot about turnkey properties — homes that are already renovated, tenant-occupied, and ready to cash flow from day one.On paper, they sound like a stress-free way to get started (especially if you’re not local), but I’ve also read mixed opinions about whether they really perform as advertised once you factor in management fees, maintenance, and long-term expenses.For those who’ve bought turnkey rentals:Did the numbers hold up after your first year or two?

For instance, if i need to buy soaps, toilet paper etc, I can order it online but where do I ship it? 

Granted, there are some extenuating circumstances to consider: - Hyper well qualified borrower- Very good mortgage 'paper' (loan amount, credit, collateral) - Prime RE Asset (luxury coastal home on strong terms) - Large loan (lender asset) at what is likely a higher rate than will be in the near future Looser Lending CriteriaLet's be honest, there is a real estate developer at the economic helm and if you have read Mr.

They also served him the papers in March- B sold the property to C (an LLC) on July 1, via a special deed- Late July, C sold to D (the wholesaler) who sold it to me - likely on the same day- September of 2024, the court decided in favor of Estate, B never replied.