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Scott Scoville Buy & Hold Historic Duplex in Sacramento
23 July 2025 | 19 replies
Only 100k for all your work barely sounds worth it, with all respect. 
Timothy Eyrich Carport to ADU
30 July 2025 | 7 replies
I do want to add that even if you do hit the average stay of 7 days or less for your ADU, you are still going to need to materially participate in the STR to claim the nonpassive loss treatment.
Jack Stalnaker Hypothetical becoming classified as a real estate professional
1 August 2025 | 1 reply
It allows you to actively participate in real estate and potentially use depreciation to offset active income, which could be a major advantage post-sale.When it comes to markets, you’ll want to look for areas with strong population and job growth, landlord-friendly laws, and housing demand that outpaces supply.
Alicia Larkin New England STR Newbie
1 August 2025 | 7 replies
Sounds like you’ve already got a solid foundation with multifamily and LTRs, and STRs can definitely open new doors (especially with the tax angle, if you qualify as a material participant).I’m in the lending space and have worked with a few folks transitioning from W2 to full-time real estate.
Abhishek Joshi Tax Planning for a REI with W2 income
18 July 2025 | 12 replies
Becoming an active participant in a short term rental really wouldn't require any significant changes in lifestyle, I'm doing it right now without the use of a property manager which would alleviate even more of any hassle. 
Patrick McCandless Structuring STR management for my own properties
30 July 2025 | 4 replies
This would be done just to simplify operations, as currently the funds all have to be kept separate which means my employees have to use different credit cards etc for the personal properties, and they often mix them up which creates a huge headache.Concern there would be for material participation, as it might make the properties look passively managed to the IRS since they're being run through a management company (even though the management company is me).
Alex Quinlan How Important Is Cash Flow When You're Just Starting Out in Real Estate?
24 July 2025 | 16 replies
But even when I move out, I will barely cash flow after expenses, and i'm so okay with that.
Account Closed Rise48 Preferred Equity Fund / Capital Call?
3 August 2025 | 18 replies
Basically pitched as if you don't participate, you'll be diluted. 
Michael Turner Has anyone done business with LURIN?
24 July 2025 | 4 replies
I participated in 3 syndication deals total investment around $250K.
Andrew Postell Weekly Market Update
24 July 2025 | 0 replies
Market participants attributed the gains to technical positioning and broader risk sentiment, as equities hovered near all-time highs and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) traded in line with Treasuries.