The last one I just traded in and the value was just about what I had paid for it 5 years prior...

I can make $500 and hour on my laptop each morning trading one ES Futures contract after going through three Economic Collapses and selling the remaining properties for apreciable profits.

I am an economist and analyst by trade and I buy and hold RE actively.  

I encourage all others who have been swindled or have had similar experiences to share them too and to submit complaints to the Better Business Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Board of Accountancy, Federal Trade Commission, Police Department’s Financial Crime Unit, and the District Attorney.

Bitcoin ETF imminent.

I encourage all others who have been swindled or have had similar experiences to share them too and to submit complaints to the Better Business Bureau, Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Board of Accountancy, Federal Trade Commission, Police Department’s Financial Crime Unit, and the District Attorney.

A lot of independent contractors or blue collar workers reside in these areas as well (trade skills are prevalent). 

Hey @Jason Thomas, As an overview for folks reading:Real estate professional status is obtained by passing BOTH of the two tests: TEST 1: 1. spending at least 750 hours in a real property trade or business 2.

Here’s my example. 20 years ago, I had $50k and I traded it for a nice cabin on the lake in MN.

Your PM should have good trades people on speed dial.