Investors will likely explore creative financing options such as seller financing, joint ventures with private lenders, and bridge loans for short-term capital needs.ConclusionThe potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a significant development that could reshape mortgage financing in the U.S.

There are two requirements to claim REP status1) 750 Hours2) You spend more time on real estate than other activities such as your W-2 Job or BusinessYou want to work with a tax professional who will be able to advise you on what hours count and what hours do not count.Furthermore, the CPA may have a nice worksheet that you can use to help you document your hours.Best of luck!

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

Flipping could also work if you want to be more active and use hard money to get in with less cash upfront.What feels like the best fit for you?

Let’s explore how we can work together to achieve your goals.  

If the numbers still don’t work, you may want to explore nearby markets with better cash flow potential or wait for interest rates to improve.Good luck!

Bumping this - with triplexes especially make sure active licenses are in place.

But to your question...none of our homeowners are actively marketing their properties.

Keep watching the market and align yourself with people who are actively buying, they will have their fingers on the pulse of what is going on. 

We're always looking to expand our network and explore new investment avenues.Regarding meet up groups for real estate investing, there are several options available in the UAE.