Eamonn,I am not aware of a Reg that requires a person who materially participates in an activity (Temp.

How does capital gains profit from LP participation fit into this framework?

I have read a lot about advantage of claim "active participation", but no article about any pros on NOT claiming active participation.I have placed a couple of properties in service in 2019 and will have a loss that can offset up to 25,000 active income assuming i claim active participation (I am not a real estate professional and I know I cannot claim "material participation").

According to the IRS, "You must make a special computation to figure the maximum amount of elective deferrals and nonelective contributions you can make for yourself" when you are self-employed.More information can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/one-participant-401k-plansIn essence, there is a circular computation that takes the 25% down to 20% when the income is from an entity that is not taxed as a corporation. 

I left -- we have food in the panty; may not be his favorites, but the hysteria is ridiculous and I refuse to participate. 

Here are the general considerations regarding 401k loans.401k Participant LoansIf your 401k plan allows for 401k participant loans, the maximum loan amount is equal to 50% of the balance up to $50k.

That is just my opinion as an individual watching this market and talking with local participants.

In the mania, everyone is sure the market will rise, and greedy to participate.

We believe that inivestors and economy participants of all sorts will feel the impacts of this, but we think there is plenty of time for real estate investors, and little impact for those investing for cash flow and for long-term wealth.

However, be aware that you can not participate or provide any labor in the management of the property.