Quote from @Robel Nessro: How hard is it too start in real estate development  @Robel Nessro It's a team sport so with the right mentors and right partners anyone can do it if you want it.

As an investor friendly real estate agent in Sacramento California, I have been encouraged by my amazing real estate broker, Noah Laker, to join in the conversations you all are having about real estate investing.I feel very lucky to have joined the team here at Hardin Realty & Property Management in Sacramento and all the excitement real estate has to offer.

I'm looking to meet new people in this space and learn more about real estate.

Don't do real estate over the Stock market.

If you can't figure out how to escape that entry-level job and get into something that pays better, then I would argue you probably don't have the skills necessary to invest in real estate and manage it well.Focus on finding a job you can be proud of and that pays well.

Quote from @Robert Ellis: Has anyone here successfully raised over $1M in equity for a real estate deal using an online platform?

Otherwise, if you already bought the property in your name and use QCD to transfer to LLC it's easy to track.3) Getting properties off your 1040 tax return: once you accumulate enough real estate, for various reasons you may not want the proeprties to appear on your Schedule E.

If someone has Real Estate Professional Status their rentals are non-passive. 

@Michael VelezThe best thing you can do is join a local real estate investing club.

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?