Being aware of not biting off too much at one time is a skill, and it seems you have it.Real estate is all about incremental wins and, maybe most importantly, staying sane and JOYFUL while doing it!

I have a staff of Maintenance Techs and we fix lots of items for a profit while at the same time saving the owner money, win/win.We are transparent company, and we provide all receipts upon request.

Either way, it’s a win-win for you.Hope that helps!

I move along past the wins very quickly but sit with the normal and foreseeable challenges/issues for a really long time (and react like they came out of nowhere even though they are normal and did not).I've always been tempted to scoop up a house back home in IL.

Having the right team is 100% your best strategy to win in Real Estate, especially with a Renovation Loan that allows you to purchase a home as-is and make all repairs/improvements post closing with budget (money) in the bank, ready to go the day after closing.

As a result, we're able to retain the full pet fee, creating a win-win-win situation for everyone involved.

It has to be a win-win. 

It’s not just about putting up signs or posting ads; it’s about knowing how to handle the inquiries, how to screen the right tenants, and how to set up the deal so it’s a win for you.

And your pension is not on Sch 1, it's directly on line 5 of your 1040.Whether or not your old losses offset your pension or your gains is a very complex question, but the bottom line is: yes, the losses become deductible.Now, you astutely suggested that you may "win" the game by increasing up front depreciation, even though it is offset by a correspondingly higher gain.

In some cases, gross income can include recurring capital gains or unrealized income, winnings from a day of gambling, rental income, and sometimes even interest earned on retirement accounts.