We run the calculator on multiple properties each week even if we are not actively looking . . . keeps us in tune with the market and you never know when a deal will appear.  

Aside from this any recommendation about groups that  should join or actively participate to maximize my reach?

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

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

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

Example: the intention of Passive Activity Limitation (PAL) rules is to prevent high-income earners from reducing their taxes by merely investing money into real estate.

I work in Albuquerque, NM and wear many hats utilizing many tools.20 rental units12 active flips - recs to purchase -some are now rec notes-private money on the flips utilizing retirement plans/corporate/nonprofit funds-wholesaling and I have started a new platform of providing financed wholesales.would love to see if my knowledge is of value to others.

My favorite book on syndication is Joe Fairless Best Ever Apartment Syndication

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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