Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro Status starts with the IRS definition of a Real Estate Professional (IRS Pub 925).It is not as simple as getting a real estate license or working for a firm that provides real estate services.Ask yourself these questions to see if you qualify:Q1: Are you in the right business?

My dad had died, my husband lost his job, Cascade said we could do this to keep home and we thought would be added to loan.

Chalk it up to a lesson learned and fire them and get someone else to complete the job.

When you only want someone to sell you a dream, everyone will sell you that dream. 

2- how many hours did you put into the job?

We use Avail.co to do the background checks, prepare and store leases, and to offer the required renter's insurance policy.Stessa.com does a good enough job acting as a free substitute for Quickbooks.AirBnB and Furnishedfinder.com for listing the space (though I will be trying MiniStays soon). 

Awesome job and good deal!

I've got the basics down like schools, jobs, good/bad neighbourhoods, but as a newbie investor, I'm wondering if there are any insider tips you could share.Thanks again for your help

You are getting a lot of advice because that's what you asked for, but the real issue is that you went into this knowing nothing, with no help, and not enough money to do the job so it makes sense you are thinking of quitting.

I've demo'd a bunch and found not a single one that's not either over-priced or saddled with an interface out of MS Word gone wild wet dream.