I spent 9 years as a LEO before moving into the private sector.

This encompasses eleven authorized activities within the real estate sector, including development, construction, leasing, and brokerage.750 Hours Test: In addition to meeting the 50% test, individuals seeking Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) must surpass 750 personal service hours materially engaged in one of the specified real property trades or businesses.Understanding Material Participation:Material Participation: Only hours deemed material to the operation of a real estate business are counted towards qualification.

And if the Fed continues to keep rates this high they won't be able to make their returns and you could see real problems in the retirement sector. 

The local economy is supported by several diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, which sustains employment levels and underpins rental demand.

basically the lender is happy when asset is at default because they can get asset for cheap ;-)this is the basis of our private basis capitalism haha lolthis is also why most people should just focus using 30 year gov. loan and just invest at residential sector in my opinion.

Short-Term Rentals:With its growing tourism industry and thriving business sector, Charlotte is a hotspot for short-term rental properties.

So the mortgage companies and the IRS set the exact same threshold for being a second home or being a an investment property.My CPA however has advised me that there are caveats for doing repairs, or periodically visiting to inspect it, that allow you to exceed the 14 day leisure limit.

Outside of two of the largest sectors on planet earth, there's no opportunity!

The market is booming in both the business and real estate sectors.

. * Tools for investors who want to evaluate deals: Here you have probably the most crowded sector of the market.