ANDAt least 5% ownerYou might want to check out this thread with sample REPS Log / Activity tracker that meets IRS guidelines https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/816680-real-e... 

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

Here's what I learned, and what I regretted: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

Here's the original post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1222034-pote...Thanks to @Michael Plaks for highlighting that the 12/31/2024 deadline and the enforcement and the penalties are back, as of 12/23/2024!...

We all know 'housing affordability' is one of the hottest political topics as of late but I'm not seeing any commitments to increase inventory. 

I would like to learn more about analyzing realestate deals, learning more about finding investors, structuring opportunites for other and myself to invest into.Does anyone have any sugguestions on books to read, or people that I can talk to regarding some of these topics?

If you care to learn about the distinctions, read these posts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1215989-expl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...2.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/1224328-new-l...here is a thread I just did on Oregons new law that takes effect July 1 2025.

@Diana Tengput me in the "no" camp or the "no way" camp with @Travis Timmons and @Jay Hurst.and see these threads.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...before you commit to spending tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy a property, why can't you make a few trips to a market and visit properties in person? 

But I am interested in what others have to say on this topic!