She will never be happy with the heat, she can barely afford the place, and she's regularly late with rent.

Start analyzing deals regularly.

The increased depreciation deductions can offset your taxable income, including gains from the sale of the previous property.

I have regular drip but am buying Ks so they have both options. 

But what do I know, I mean the richest man in the world right now uses Hollywood-level smoke and mirrors tactics regularly to prop up his otherwise questionably profitable companies and look at him, he's the richest man in the world...

Not only does this lower your taxable income, but it also allows you to support a cause you’re passionate about.

I thought with using a regular agent I would be able to get a higher price for my house, but I did not, so really the only major difference was the staging and I don't think that really helped. 

Hi Katie, do the tax benefits apply to just Real Estate professionals or could it also apply to regular full-time W-2 employees?

Plus you get interest income on top of your principal payments, too.Also allows you to spread the taxable gain out over time, which would help you keep taxable income low and potentially still contribute to Roth IRA in the year that you sell. 

You can have some student housing, regular long-term rentals, and even some STRs if you choose.