Perhaps you are referring to a seller carry back? 

Of course Gene,Your losses offset your gains.You can even carry losses into future years.Please consult with a tax professional though ;)

REI offers steady cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, while business acquisitions, similar to the BRRRR method, can provide higher returns through operational improvements but carry more risk and require hands-on management.

Cold calling is a long play too, it takes nurturing and having systems to convert. 

Hey David, as long as you flip the property it shouldn't affect your future purchase if for some reason you have to carry a loan on the property then that will affect your DTI which could potentially affect your future purchase.As for flipping, I think you are in a good spot because you and your Dad can do the work yourself, one of the hardest parts of investing in Real Estate is finding quality vendors and contractors.

Deals carry risk and you can't always control a deal taking a bad turn.

To extend an olive branch there are plenty of bad real estate agents that also push things onto their clients, but those individuals work under a broker who carries a fiduciary duty to their client.

Do you have standard property insurance for your houses since you are leasing to the organization that would ultimately carry the insurance for operating the sober house? 

I've had the privilege of contacting Pace directly, either through his phone or email, receiving guidance that feels more akin to familial support than mere instruction.This mentorship is a tightly-knit, nurturing community.

Since you mentioned your W-2 income is above the threshold, it’s likely that you don’t qualify for this status, so the losses would be suspended and carried forward to offset passive gains in the future.With REPS and 500 hours of material participation in your LTRs activity, you can release your losses from LP interest.