The most benefit for Real Estate in the US now would be smart contracts to exchange Title,Notes, Funds (stable coins) since the transaction time is super fast compare to our bank system today.

For the purpose of this exercise lets focus on the other 99% who invest in SFR homes which is for the highest yield outcomes.  

If not, even though you are a re pro, losses are passive & deductions are limited.There are 7 scenarios that will qualify as material, and you only need to meet one:*500 hours*Substantially all participation*> 100 hrs and at least 1/2*Significant participation*5/10 years*Personal service activity w participation in last 3 years*Continuous participationTo materially participate, you must be involved in the operations of the activity on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis.Once you pass the pro test, the material participation often comes along for the ride.You can elect to aggregate all rental real estate for purposes of measuring material participation under Sec. 1.469-9(g).Your time spent on all your rental properties (STRs don't qualify) counts as one activity, making it easier to materially participate.In order to make a strong case with your CPA and the IRS you need to document your hours.Best practice is an hours log where you are as specific as possible.

Buying a property to house hack with an LLC basically defeats the purpose of doing it.

I needed to replace one, and they are very expensive compared to a standard 30” model.

Most off market purchases cannot easily be comped with mls properties that comparatively have no risk and are in much better condition).so …Pay for a fixed fee mls listing with the property already under contract.  

I started calling other mobile home parks nearby, to get an idea of comparables.

Hey everyone currently active duty military I would love utilize my va loan for investment  purposes don’t know where to start  in GA btw 

You should think about what you would offer with regards to your competition and compare rents.

Quote from @Emory Clayton: I'm confused as to how to screen Sec 8 tenants compared to regular 'market rate' tenants.