I came across this article from Kellogg Insight showing how online sports betting is eating into people’s savings.

Tampa, FL - several major hospitals, MacDill Air Force Base, professional sports and universities and colleges.

Just sayin’And Real Estate Professional, why not just REP.

I'mAlex, a construction professional with 30+ years of projectmanagement experience (projects ranging from small residential to$4M+ commercial) transitioning into real estate investing.

We’re looking for a tax professional who understands medium-term and short-term rental properties.

If you’ve been in real estate for a while, you’ve probably heard people talk about Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)— but most investors still don’t fully understand what it means or how powerful it can be.Here’s the simple version:If you qualify for REPS, the IRS allows you to treat your rental income and losses as active instead of passive.That means depreciation, cost segregation, and other real estate losses can actually offset your other income — even W-2 income.For full-time investors or spouses who manage their properties, that can mean tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings every single year.To qualify, you need to:- Must materially participate in their rental activities.- Spend over 750 hours a year in real estate activities.- And more than half of your total working time must be in real estate.It’s not for everyone — and you have to document it properly — but for serious investors, it’s one of the most valuable tax tools out there.Most people think wealth in real estate comes from appreciation and cash flow…But the biggest gains often come from how you use the tax code.Curious — have you or your spouse ever tried to qualify for Real Estate Professional Status?

It is worth digging into the details with a professional.

When's the last time an online anything sponsored a ski or sport night or little league team in your area? 

Legislators understand where the economic engine is.It also helps that the first $100 million was deployed cleanly—no waste, no drama—so the city walks back into the Capitol with real credibility.This year’s request focuses on building momentum:– Converting vacant downtown buildings into productive space– Upgrading the Belvedere and Convention Center corridor– Advancing LouMed– Improving the Waterfront Amphitheater– Building a modern regional first-responder training campus– Transforming Jefferson Memorial Forest into a meaningful outdoor destination– Expanding sports-tourism facilities that drive steady visitor trafficHousing is another major pillar.

Seven of nine categories saw growth, led by clothing, sports gear, and online shopping.👉 Bottom line: Consumer spending is still holding up — a good sign for the broader economy and another reason the Fed may not rush more cuts just yet.📅 What’s Coming Up This Week• Homebuilder confidence (Tuesday) • Existing home sales (Thursday) • The long-delayed September Jobs Report (Thursday)Catch you next week, Derek Brickley #LoansbyDB