You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate wouldn't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.

Almost immediately let it lapse and have not renewed.Like Bruce noted, unless you want to represent other people in transacting real estate, you don't need it.  

Although those guys had brick and mortar and where very good at what they did ( screwing people)this new crop are just hiding behind social media and their key board. 

Dealing with people is messy, its not uncommon to have difficult situations and conflicts to deal with. 9.

My late wife and I held joint interests in a piece of real estate in our separate individual self directed 401k accounts.

I’m self managing myself but the tax side of it is a little confusing to me but I’m recording everything involved as far as maintenance, traveling, expenses etc. just want to know what some people would do in my situation or what to I can benefit from come tax season  @Angelo LlamasI recommend that you find a real estate accountant to help you understand and prepare your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

I'm not the fair housing landlord expert but I'd probably steer away from referring to it as "veteran housing"Either way I can relate to your situation a little because I also own a house that is shared by multiple people.

The lower unit is small and gets rented 6-9 months at a time to traveling school people like occupational therapists.

Are there people in Fort Worth that are actively involved in wholesaling and/or fixing fliping?

Maybe I should start connecting with people in Charleston, Greenville and Columbia.