For a truly passive experience you'd probably need to be an investor in private equity deals or be a silent partner on a project.

PM me you're number if you'd like.I don't have any "opportunities" or property for sale or rent at this time or anything else to offer other than info based on my experience.

Hi Corby,I definitely need to find a CPA with real estate experience. 

I feel supported by the fellow RaiseMasters and have had a very positive experience thus far.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

If you need help with the process, you can contact Consolidated Civil Enforcement - they have a ton of experience helping landlords through the legal process.

In my experience, 75% of the time, the tax payer doesn't have a large enough liability to justify the accelerated depreciation anyhow- depending on your income and tax bill, it might not matter at all.

Though, it would be interesting to hear the experience of others here with the group. 

It's pretty much why I'm putting myself out there on here, which to gain insight on other's experiences with working a dual agent deal.

In my experience cap-x is the rarest of knowledge and actions to most.