They come to realize  fractional ownership in a semi-active project with far less control is not as advantageous and eliminates the ability to build the more personal and meaningful relationships with lenders that comes with going through the more natural progression of growing a portfolio and business. 

The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel Clason: “To attract goodluck to oneself, it is necessary to take advantage of opportunities” “Men of action are favored by the goodness of good luck”One of the most important qualities that I see in successful individuals is that they take action.If you do nothing, nothing will happen.Where do you need to take action in your life?

So a passive investor could not take advantage..

Its sad that doing a "lipstick on a pig" remodel is more advantageous and buyers dont see the cost over years(foundation , electrical, plumbing, etc) issues alot of times when buying. 

Without REPS, the passive losses from these rental activities may still be subject to passive activity loss limitations, so it may not yield any meaningful tax advantage.

I had a client in Scottsdale last year who faced a similar dilemma—they were purchasing an STR in December, with existing rentals in place, and they wanted to take full advantage of bonus depreciation for that year.So, for Question 1, the short answer is no, it doesn’t necessarily negate the STR loophole for 2024 just because a property management company is running the show for a few months.

While they are good communicators, experienced with Section 8, and their software for rent collection is solid, we're increasingly concerned about a few key issues and would appreciate input from anyone with similar experiences:Turnover Fees Transparency:The turnover fees seem high, and despite our requests for itemized breakdowns and man-hours to justify these costs, we feel they may be taking advantage of our out-of-state position.

You can also focus on dividend growth stocks within your taxable account, as dividends can be taxed at lower rates, especially if you hold long-term.By balancing real estate with traditional investment strategies like bonds, stocks, and tax-efficient accounts, you’ll have a diversified approach that generates tax-advantaged income while minimizing risk.Let me know if you need help strategizing further or exploring real estate financing options!

Also, this is a terrible reason to partner with someone out of desperation instead of to take advantage of opportunities. 6.

He either purposely took advantage or he is unstable in some manner. either way want him out now..