If not, even though you are a re pro, losses are passive & deductions are limited.There are 7 scenarios that will qualify as material, and you only need to meet one:*500 hours*Substantially all participation*> 100 hrs and at least 1/2*Significant participation*5/10 years*Personal service activity w participation in last 3 years*Continuous participationTo materially participate, you must be involved in the operations of the activity on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis.Once you pass the pro test, the material participation often comes along for the ride.You can elect to aggregate all rental real estate for purposes of measuring material participation under Sec. 1.469-9(g).Your time spent on all your rental properties (STRs don't qualify) counts as one activity, making it easier to materially participate.In order to make a strong case with your CPA and the IRS you need to document your hours.Best practice is an hours log where you are as specific as possible.

Do I need a purchase and sales agreement if I have an off market deal that the person wants to hold off selling till February?

Check out my story here: https://www.padsplit.com/stories/members/jeanQuote from @Alex Martinez: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Atlanta.

I would like to buy and hold for 5 years or so and possibly refi to buy another one in a couple years. 

We were boing to BRRRR in Ohio but decided to hold off on that as we didn't feel comfortable managing it from this far so held off on it.

If you are looking to hold the property in a long term loan after the remodel, DSCR loans can be a good option.

As info, I'm focused on long term buy and hold single family.

My partner and I both have 9-5 jobs with mine requiring work travel, so it has been a challenge attending local meet-ups regularly; which is why I am so glad this platform exists to help us network! 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.