However, this is a difficult qualification to meet, especially if you have a full-time job outside of real estate.Don’t worry if you aren’t able to qualify for REPS status, because there is another strategy that is referred to as a “loophole”, which is the STR strategy.Per Section 1.469-1T(e)(3)(ii)(A): there are six exceptions where your rental property income is not automatically considered to be “rental activity” and thus may unlock the door for being able to offset these losses against your active income.The average customer use is seven days or less.The average customer use is 30 days or less and significant personal services were provided (for example, daily housekeeping).Extraordinary personal services are provided, regardless of the duration of customer use.The rental is incidental to a non-rental activity.The property is available during defined business hours for non-exclusive use by various customers.The property is used in an activity conducted by an S Corporation, partnership or joint venture in which the taxpayer holds an interest.If your property qualifies by meeting one of the exceptions above, the next step is to demonstrate material participation in the rental activity.

EXAMPLE: college student living with parent(s).Regarding using child support - suggest you follow mortgage requirements:1) Need copy of divorce decree to determine ages of children, so you can confirm how long it will continue.2) Need proof of at least 3-6 months of actual payments, as too many deadbeat dads.

For example, if squatters or trespassers are injured on your property, they could file a claim against you. 

At first glance, you might notice things are cooling down a bit, but a closer look shows that for those ready to dive in, there are fresh opportunities to be found.Single-Family Homes: A Market Opening Up for BuyersSingle-family home sales dropped by 12.1%, going from 1,056 last year to 928, yet the median sale price actually nudged up 2.2% to $615,325.

For example, sharing details like an example property address, how much of your own capital you're able to contribute, your goals for the property, and what your exit strategy looks like can all help potential lenders better understand the situation and make informed decisions.

The famous example is how Warren Buffet still lives in the same home he bought ~70 years ago for something like $35k. 

For example, my ad will state whether we accept pets, that we want provide income around 3x the rent, and that every adult must pass a credit/criminal screening.

This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.

Example if a house is forclosured on $350,000 but the value of the property  has a potential  of $800,000 to $900,000 depending on comps the the property would start the Auction sell not on what's delinquent but at 67% of value.

To provide an example, I was previously employed in the legal department of HHM, which at the time was a an affiliate management company of a publicly traded hotel development/operation company where we managed  the portfolio of  hotels as well as provided 3rd party management services.