A Solo 401k which is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate may be a better option if you have legitimate self employment activity. 

You can also just check active listings on Craigslist or Zillow and see how much properties/units are renting for in your target area.

*Online Directories are only available for or useful for loans/borrowers in an active foreclosure where there has been a public filing in court or the recorder's office.

Up to now I've put my money into the stock market and I'm looking into diversifying into real estate as well.My current goal (assuming I decide to move forward) is to actively start in a year or two by buying a single modest place as a long-distance investor.

Once you have REPS the distinction between passive income (or losses) and active income (W2) disappears and all those tax losses you have been banking can be applied to the W2.Good luck

This approach makes the property attractive due to its steady rental income and immediate returns, and it can appeal to buyers seeking hassle-free investments.

However, these are still treated as passive gains, even if REPS was used to claim active losses initially.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

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