Passive activity losses are those losses from activities in which the taxpayer doesn't materially participate.

Banks and credit unions can also offer flexibility for investors that engage in strong relationship-building strategies, offering discounts and solid loans in exchange for borrowers willing to use the institution for other purposes (savings accounts, etc.).

leave the old **** houses alone cheap doesn't mean good. if it was so good reits and institutions would be doing it.

I never understand people that dog the *voluntary* sites they participate in; if things are so bad around here, why not just leave and go somewhere else? 

A borrower must choose his or her own contractors to perform the needed renovation.Ø All Contractors participating in the HomeStyle Renovation Program must complete a Contractor Profile Report.

I agree except some clients I already have at limited service will not cash flow at full service or need material participation. 

However to compete with institutional or notes from banks etc.. again no offense but I think you have zero chance of success doing that..

We’re actively participating in auctions, but unfortunately, we missed out on our last bid by one bid higher.

@Sachin S.contact a CPA with experience with material participation for cost segregation.

In my life outside of real estate, I worked in Information technology where I have participated in the creation of open source software as well as documentation published under creative commons. lots of license thinking to borrow from.It has always felt wrong to attempt to monetize everything associated with real estate investing.