Althouhg some engineering roles might not need a degree.Consider going into trade school.

Maybe it is time to sell and trade up?

Here are the ways you can qualify for material participation per IRS publication 925: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p925#en_US_2023_publink1000...Material participation tests.You materially participated in a trade or business activity for a tax year if you satisfy any of the following tests.1.

They've mentioned they have asthma and allergies and that's why they're upset about have to live in a place that's being repaired, so I've offered to both hold off on the repairs and reduce rent to make up for the condition of the property, I've offered to have a contractor just rough in the drywall so that the studs aren't visible and to encapsulate everything, even though everything in the cavity was removed during the remediation, but they now aren't responding to my texts whatsoever.

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

This would add significant value since 4-5 unit properties trade for 50-60% over our current basis. 

I haven't seen a discussion about this on the forums yet, and figured I'd start the conversation.In case you missed the news this week, billions in trade came to a screeching halt at U.S.

S8 is a tool, nothing more and all an owner is doing is trading one set of challenges for another. 

Would love for you to come out and network with other local investors, meet some of the trades and see if you can make some connections to help you get started. 

If you are okay with the trade-off of paying 20-30% in management fees with less tax savings for a more passive investment, then management companies may be a good option for you.