Hi members,I recently met my CFP and he concluded that after all these years of accumulation in 401k it's time to take steps to minimize taxes and reduce/eliminate RMD. 

Looking forward to seeing your portfolio grow.Feel free to drop me a note if you need any help with cost segregation (how to reduce your taxable income using advanced depreciation).Chris Schmidt-Löffler

I ran into this recent TurboTax article  that led me to believe it was possible: Second, you may have a net operating loss (NOL) if the Section 1231 loss is large enough to reduce your other income below zero.

In this case, I can see diversifying one's "cash" position across their home country's currency, gold, commodoties, and a few cryptos to reduce the risk of inflation on their portfolio.

Are there any safeguards to reduce your risk from the property seller?

Converting the short-term rental to a long-term one can help reduce the hassles of frequent turnover and management while offering more predictable cash flow.

All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.

Some policies have vacancy clauses, and if the property is empty for, say, 60 or 90 days, your coverage may be reduced and you may not have the coverage you think you have. 

Additionally, there is specialized equipment including diagnostic machines and hydraulic lifts.The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

Or, is REPS really a “free lunch” for those who qualify - they can claim an active loss reducing ordinary income today, AND get to claim passive and capital gains in the future on the appreciation?