We would like for the investment to be treated as active, of course.

I’m actively seeking to purchase either a multi-family or duplex unit in the Columbus area  for a medium rehab project. 

Reason being is that it allows you to invest in other products other than they offer, so that's why they don't promote these . 

I've read a lot of bad information on how some gurus are promoting techniques that are flawed at best, fraud at worst.

I do not know how they are handling new customers verse the Midland existing customers.Regarding the customer service it seems the people I dealt with are still employed and only my "personal rep" as it were, was promoted and another took her place.

This is why a lot of syndications also fail - they raised a lot of money because the promoter was a great marketer but awful manager.2.

I'm going to follow this to see what tips folks provide.MikeHey Mike, I am actively investing there so feel free to reach out with any questions!   

@Victor Yang To use the rental losses to offset any active income (W2), you'd have meet Real Estate Professional status (which would be difficult to do with a W2 job because you'd have to work more on real estate than any other job to qualify) OR have an AGI of $150K or less.

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.

Quote from @Hansen Tong: Hi Everyone looking for a CPA in CA that understands cost segregation, offsetting of w2 income through active short term rental partcipation etc.