Gains from the sale of stocks are considered portfolio income, not passive income, so these types of gains usually can't be offset by passive real estate losses.Do either of you own any real estate right now? 

If your basis is $2M and you clear $5M after selling costs you’ll owe somewhere between $450k (all capital gains tax) and $750k (all depreciation recapture.).

There's always a shortage of deals in the market, specially now.Good news is that once you gain some traction, you'll be able to buy better lists, a power dialer and even hire a VA to help you find qualified seller leads (I run a call center for Real Estate).

So far I have gotten the quarterly cash flow as expected, the fund value is kind of plateau'd in 2024 so have not seen major gains or loses in the fund.

I have literally never paid attention to the countertops in any STR I have stayed in, if that means anything!

I’m here to connect, learn from experienced investors, and hopefully share some insights as I gain experience.

It helps with cash flow and offsets your mortgage costs while you gain more experience as a landlord.

If you live there 2 of the last 5 years then you’ll qualify for the homeowners exemption on the capital gains but you’ll still have to pay depreciation recapture. 

Investors who capitalize on this temporary dip may find themselves well-positioned for substantial gains when the market rebounds, potentially as soon as late 2025 or early 2026.Robust Rental MarketThe rental sector in San Antonio is poised for strength in 2025.

I share that personal story, not to throw shade on any who have had a bad experience with bad tenants on the program, because they do exist, but to shed light on how effective and life-changing it can be when the users leverage it as intended, and the landlord also gains by housing those types of tenants.