If the decision to not pay will stress you out, maybe you are better off paying.  

We are actively looking for good new value add opportunities.

So you don't need to work in real estate.The question remains, how do you want to generate active income? 

If not, it's just not worth the stress and hassle.I have 2 mid term rentals (1 in Oregon, 1 in Texas) that are 1.5x-ish long term rents.

There is no downside, besides more activity on your listing, which means more calls and lots of potential upside.

You'll need to speak with a banker about getting a second active VA loan.

He confirmed that my property was no longer active in their system.

(that week took about 5 years off the end of my life in stress). 

Portfolio income, such as interest does not have any preferential tax rates so it is taxed at your ordinary tax rates.For the average taxpayer, interest income will not be considered active or passive which the original poster is trying to claim(as passive income).You, from my understanding, are in the business of originating and buying notes.

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