The issue I have and would like to hopefully get some advice on is the below:In real estate specific tax strategies - it is my understanding that I would be able to generate significant “losses” through the use of bonus depreciation and other strategies. 

If you use a DSCR rental loan it could be as low as 3-6 months of time seasoning required so it depends on what product you're using to accomplish the mission/goal.The time frame isnt a legal requirement, its a financing product specific requirement as a guideline to obtaining the money in which you seek.If you had other scenario related questions feel free to mention them below or via DM.

The roof might be an expense depending on the specifics of your situation.I would also get a contract and invoice for the $8000 quote that notes $1000 payments being applied from rent monthly.

One form of that is finding a specific niche subject matter expertise...something like an ice fishing cabin that those of us who don't know a thing about the category would never think of investing in.

To qualify, taxpayers must meet specific criteria demonstrating that they are real estate professionals who materially participate in their rental activities.How to Navigate the Rules:Step 1: Identify your real property trades or businessesHere is a list of activities that are considered to be a real property trade or business:RedevelopmentLeasingConversionConstructionReal property developmentReconstructionOperationRentalBrokerageManagementAcquisitionIf you participate in multiple of these activities, you may be able to combine them making it easier to meet the material participation hour requirements.Step 2: Demonstrate material participation in real property trades or businessesThere are seven tests to determine if you demonstrate material participation.

Thanks for any help’ Yes we're licensed there and FHA guides in one state apply to all states unless a state has a specific law that supercedes the FHA lending guideline.FHA is always 3.5% down minimum (in some cases less because you're using a DPA or down payment assistance program or 2nd lender to put down over all a lower down payment than 3.5%, Aka for instance 3.5% DPA + 96.5% FHA = 100% financing but just dont kid yourself this is fully 100% leverage and to be used with caution and carefully).In the case of 2-4 unit FHA is still 3.5% down payment @Matthew Kwan @Carlos ValenciaThere are rules regarding FHA such as:- primary residence - you must occupy one of the 2-4 unit property as your primary over 50% of the year and the underwriter needs to believe you will remain and have the ability to live in there, any deviation from this and you'll get a whole laundry list of conditions asking you to prove why you should be believed to be living or will live there (if this arises dont be surprised, it just means the UW doesnt believe you).- SS rule - self sufficiency rule - gross rents of all potential units 2-4  X gross rents at 75% needs to meet 1:1 or 100% of the monthly PITIA payment or greater.

We've seen our area MLS which covers about 20 counties come down to an average sold to list price ratio of 95.1% and Knox county specifically has come to 96.4 % which is lower by about 2% from this time last year and down from our peak this year of 98.5%. but it's about in line from winter 2022 into spring 2023 which was a time when rates were rapidly rising.

What specific questions do you have? 

Being in North Carolina gives you a great mix of in-state potential and easy access to nearby markets.As you connect with others, don’t hesitate to ask about any specific steps in wholesaling, flipping tips, or how to evaluate rental properties.

In those two specific states there is just a ton of build-able lots especially SWF so you dont have a supply issue like other areas of the country that are supply constrained and therefore prices are holding or even rising a tad.