You'll want to read Maryland new requirements for landlords.https://dhcd.maryland.gov/TurningTheKey/Documents/HB693-Land...Thank you for the info, would you happen to have a link to the Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights that we are supposed to attach to the Lease an addendum?

The big advantage is having the capital gains spread out over many years to avoid a huge tax bill.

A mix of both can be powerful depending on your goals.

In stock market, the best you can do is hopefully take some sting out of your tax bill. 

They need to eat and pay bills, so they are going with the ones they think they can close. 

You know I suspect but don't know for sure.. the Co owners of the fund recruited Brandon for his star power as the original face of BP and podcast host..

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 won'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.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.

Quote from @Bill B.: @Daria B. it sounds like you were the seller, you have the credit, and you did a 1031.

if they think every property on Zillow is a 'deal' then something is wrong.you got great advice and a ton of time invested in responses from @Bill B.as he pointed out - there's basically no cash flow in long term rentals now. anywhere. not even in those supposed ATM mid-west markets. 

With the potential for strong cash flow, appreciation, and inflation protection, real estate remains a powerful addition to any diversified portfolio.What Do You Think?