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.

In some cases, the stress problematic tenants cause can turn your job into a heavy burden.

That new part of Chicago near Schaumburg is great...I am pretty familiar with it because I am originally from Elgin.I know personally that I create undesired stress by taking on too much too fast.

From the leads and SMSing sellers, I know there's alot more deals in the FSBO/expired area as stress, recession,  job loss (hope not), and interest rates stay this high.   

As much as how stressful and painful going thru this, I am trying to be positive and take this as an opportunity to get a fresh new start.  

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.

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.

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