This is why its good to make sure you still have active income to continue to build your portfolio.

There is very limited supply of active listings and nothing comparable.

I am 19 years active duty Air Force and have used the Va loan 4 times for purchases with three of them being foreclosures with instant equity.

My goal is to invest this capital into multifamily residences (as few as possible) to replace my active income completely with passive income. 

Active till the end of this year. 

. - Both @Prashanth Mahakali and @Samuel Pavlovcik are the two most active Chicago architects on BiggerPockets. 

It sounds like you’re aiming to offset your W-2 income with potential real estate losses, which can be tricky if you don’t qualify as a Real Estate Professional.To qualify as a Real Estate Professional, you or your spouse need to spend more than 50% of your working hours and at least 750 hours annually on real estate activities.

A 10% change all of a sudden to one of their largest monthly bills can be stressful and disruptive to people. 3.

Though I don’t own property yet, I'm actively seeking my first purchase and eager to dive into real estate investment.

These distressed properties may present opportunities for investors looking for value-add projects.Evaluate Neighborhood Growth:By analyzing permit activity, investors can identify areas with high construction or renovation activity.