However, just like most of the opportunities out there for tax mitigation, they generally involve recognizing the tax liability and then mitigating it. 

What is the process or metrics involved? 

To do so, she must:•Spend more than 750 hours per year in real property trades or businesses AND•Spend more than half of her total working time in real estate activities (as a stay-at-home mom, her rental management hours can satisfy this if properly documented).To then use the losses against your W2 income, she also needs to show material participation in the rentals, such as:•Doing 500+ hours per year, 100 hours and more than anyone else, or regular/continuous involvement in the operations.

They maintain  no bias to promote whatever aspect of real estate they’re involved in.  

Grouping the messy tasks together is another great tip — I’ve found tenants get most frustrated when the noise and dust feel like they’re dragging on indefinitely.I haven’t tried letting tenants choose parts of the schedule, but I could see that working if it’s framed carefully so they feel involved without slowing things down.

@Barbara Johannsen  Hi Barbara,I’ve been involved with holding performing real estate notes for a while, and it’s definitely a different ballgame compared to traditional property investing.

Hi David,As a fellow David that used to live in Cedar Park and have SFR rental properties there as well, I'm also now involved in the multi family niche.  

It’s awesome that you recognized the value of involving the right people and letting professionals guide the process.

Several options do NOT even involve us buying their house.

Also, if you can get a permit expeditor involved, that can save a lot of time, especially in tougher markets