If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

It’s not the most conventional inventory, but there’s been a fairly consistent pipeline of retiree buyers from what I’ve heard.

One small tip: keep your communication channels clear and open with your property manager.

This is a straightforward process that we’ve followed to consistently deliver high-performance properties, and it does not require secrets or gurus.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

To really connect with investors here, you need to contribute consistently to the forums and have some of your deals posted on your profile.

Realtor referred to the GC who was terrible at bookkeeping and communication.

The cons as i see it include loosing the 2 of 5 year cap gain exception, typically not an ideal rental because the emphasis at purchase was buying a good home for your family and not a rental with optimal return (my ex-home consistently has the lowest cash flow for equity in my RE portfolio), not disconnected enough from the property causes addition angst on damage and may result in over improvement.  

The section references age in many places, consistently mentioning the end of the year.

Hi @Steven Hamilton II,I have this same question (1065 vs Schedule E)  However the partnership is between Me (as a person) and my partners LLC (which consists of him and his wife).