However as a huge coincident I got a text yesterday from one of my Real estate partners of the early 80s who lives in the county my family was very active in . and he said HEY you have overages on one of your moms lots  LOL.. so going to contact the county today and see how this works as she has since passed .. 

Where are all the comments from people who are active in the BP community? 

From what I’ve read recently in the Wall Street Journal, the IRS doesn’t seem too picky about who manages the property initially.. what matters is that it’s actively being rented out.Now for Question 2, the key part to keep in mind is whether you hit that 100-hour rule in terms of participation for 2025.

Hi @Suhaib Rehman,I don't believe John has been active on BiggerPockets for some time now, but the Cape Coral market, and a few others surrounding, are certainly still feasible for investment purchases depending on your strategy and investment parameters.

She’s been advised to move her $35k 401k into real estate investing, and she wants to move closer to me.Potential Investment PropertyI’ve been actively seeking investment properties and have built a relationship with an experienced broker.

Every time mortgage rates drop, we see significant increase in Buyer activity.

Are there specific areas in Texas where you're noticing bigger shifts in prices or market activity?

Some land flippers will buy unwanted and neglected parcels of raw land for a bargain and then improve them by clearing the land or even leveling it before selling it on.Most land flippers are making money by actively seeking and marketing their land flip projects.

Hey Matthew - Rates can vary depending on the specific scenario—things like property value, LTV, cash flow, credit score, and whether or not you want to buy down the rate with points all play a role.

This approach helps mitigate risk, especially in a fluctuating market, by allowing you to weather potential downturns.Your strategy of going long on USD and short on AUD is intriguing, and it's smart to consider how the currency exchange dynamics will affect your investments.Regarding the Austin market, there has been notable activity in the lower end and affordable housing segments, with many buyers entering the market as they look for opportunities.