Networking is key, and places like Facebook groups, BiggerPockets, and REI meetups are perfect for finding active cash buyers.

If he's dragging his feet, it might be time to set a deadline for his answer and line up other options to avoid last-minute stress.

But you sound stressed (you should be) and without a way out.

So typically passive activity losses are grouped together and carried forward to offset other passive activity losses if your income is over 150k.

I've rented it out before but with my full time job, managing two STR's is a bit stressful and hard to sustain so looking for other options.

Do you have a nice amount saved up for the activities you enjoy(I assume yes given a 30+ year in Tech plus you mentioning making lots of money already in real estate).If that is the case, what are you looking to achieve now within real estate?

I now have a duplex, and a triplex and actively working on acquiring my third.   

Networking with Local REI Groups: OKC has some active real estate investor groups where people often share leads and offer partnerships.

I’m also exploring opportunities in Dayton and Northern Kentucky, so if anyone is active in those regions, I’d really appreciate your insights as well.A bit about me: I’m an attorney by trade but also work in the real estate market.

It allowed him to keep the money he was willing to use for a down payment for emergencies, which made life as a homeowner less stressful.