2-if you started to self-manage in January 2025 and managed for the remainder of the year would you not satisfy the 100 hr rule and participate more than any others?

**Community Investment Program (CIP)**: Some local banks or financial institutions partner with government programs to provide low-interest loans or better lending terms for landlords who participate in affordable housing programs like Section 8.

I know that participation in operations affects the tax benefit in some ways? 

I haven’t heard the story of  the investor who rode the coat tails of a wholesaler to the same level of success but networking and building relationships with wholesalers seems to be prioritized over all others industry participants. 

At that price, I suspect they don't get very many students at once. well i dont personally know. but when i was doing loans for Armando Montalongo's students and Nick Vertucci students at the 40k event there would be at least 200 paid participants. and about 350 to 400 folks in the huge conference rooms and then about 10 break out rooms to discuss other real estate niches. 

The number one benefit for a high income earner that invests in long-term investments is that the depreciation will shield your rental income from your effective tax rate.if you are a high income earner, you are likely around the 35% federal tax bracket and another 5-10% tax bracket if you are in a state with a taxInterest income will be taxed at potentially 45% + 3.8% net investment income taxDividend income will be taxed at potentially 30% + 3.8% net investment income taxRental income potentially at 0%I think a lot of people get disappointed that their tax burden doesn't decrease.It can potentially decrease but it will require proper planning along with some level of participation with the real estate.

You are only promoting participation trophies and rationalizing poor marketing.

One they fixed (AC not working), the other they got to a barely acceptable state (hot water and pressure).My favorite part related to the conference was on shuttle to the airport. 

As someone who's looking for solid B-class break even property to just hold and appreciate, I'm confused why ATL barely gets mentioned here and other places online. 

Both spouses can participate, doubling the benefits.