.: Hi All,Is there any way to structure a private lending arrangement so that income is considered passive (by IRS standards) and can offset accumulated schedule E losses?

However, I’m increasingly excited about starting a unique stays/glamping business.

Hi @Joy McQueary - you can find a breakdown of rental rate increases by state online, and here's where to find a list of the hottest multi-family markets.

I like the West Mobile area, its class A area, you can definitely find deals there, 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom for around 220k or so, you may have to wait a couple of years for positive cash flow but properties there increasing in values better than others.

My property tax increases have been 17% for both homes (no Proposition 13 like in CA with our max of 2% increase).  

Will you have cash flow on day one or do you need to increase rents or find better tenants? 

How do you evaluate the increase (or decrease) in price of the land in question down the road?

If an agent brings a client and buys the wholesale deal, their standard contract is the second contract that the original contract is being assigned to.

The equity increased a ton especially w the limited supply 

This is standard practice, but there are exceptions.