@Mindy RosscupThe knowledge you gain by studying and taking the test to become a RE agent.

It mitigates the risk because you can go slow, you are living in the property, and you get the tailwind of 2+ years of market appreciation while waiting to sell tax free on the gains.

How much gain are we taking about?

They are unparalleled and I gain so much from them!

A lot of people think that they will gain "experience" when they self manage.

I’m fascinated by the potential of real estate as a way to build wealth and gain practical skills, but I’m just starting out and looking for guidance.If you’re experienced in the field, I’d love any advice you’re willing to share about getting started, especially if you’ve found success as a beginner.

For holding vs. flipping, let your goals and market conditions guide you—flipping can build quick capital, but holding offers long-term gains.

Primary residence capital gain $250,000 exclusion.  

Or, is REPS really a “free lunch” for those who qualify - they can claim an active loss reducing ordinary income today, AND get to claim passive and capital gains in the future on the appreciation?

It's important to understand that real estate is not "passive" investing.