We have a lot of completely passive investors.

Losing money in this arena is a real possibility, especially if you try to make short term gains. 

It's passive real estate and a little different then having all the control but a great way to gain a ton of knowledge while growing your portfolio.

If one thinks of these as individual real estate portfolios rather than as speculative stocks, and therefore has the ability to ignore short to intermediate term market fluctuations, I believe  they can offer a superior investment opportunity for passive real property investment. 

Attend real estate investing seminars and workshops, either in person or online, to gain insights and tips from experienced investors.Additionally, strengthen your network of reliable contractors, real estate agents, and financial advisors.

That could put a good dent in most incomes.i believe “STR loophole” (ugh) has to be combined with something that provides large passive losses.  

For someone new to investing, turnkey properties can be an excellent way to gain experience while keeping the process manageable.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss more!

And now, engaging into adjusting layout, maximizing bedrooms and going to turn into a sec8 rental and gain another 30% gross revenues.     

Starting with flips to build capital and then moving into buy-and-holds makes sense, but you could probably get into long-term rentals now if you find a property with potential that just needs minor improvements, especially if you’re balancing a full-time W2 job.From a tax perspective, the main thing to understand early is that flip income is taxed as ordinary income, not capital gains, since it’s considered non-passive business income.

A big sports bet might offer a quick adrenaline rush but real estate provides tangible long-term rewards like equity growth, passive income, and tax benefits.