However, the Treasury Department and IRS recognize the difficulties taxpayers and practitioners may have in determining whether a taxpayer’s rental real estate activity is sufficiently regular, continuous, and considerable for the activity to constitute a section 162 trade or business.

I invested in the property because I recognized that home prices in this area were undervalued at the time, and the subject property was aesthetically the least attractive in a decent neighborhood.

And as I mentioned, I recognized that I went so long getting nowhere before, so now I have a ton of motivation to start landing deals, even if it's partnering, to get the track record as proof for future deals.Thoughts on the 20 units, or any other tidbits of advice please?

The percentage of ownership there would become the tricky bit but I’d anticipate that we will either keep the new property as a rental in the further or roll that into a new property whereby he would get an exclusion for any gains for the property being the primary residence I will either roll the deferred gain into his next residence, a new residence, or then recognize the gain. 

While we anticipate that this will be a short-term event, we recognize that voucher holders and our agency have obligations that must be met.

Now I recognize that is unique, but can guess there are other gigs out there that can reduce your rent while you save for the right type of investment property.

Even if it was on an LLC - as long as the LLC was created during the marriage, it's community property.On the other topic, most states don't recognize ownership if the deed is never recorded.

An experienced analyst should be able to recognize that hotels and multifamily are the best inflation hedges as they re-price at daily and yearly intervals, respectively.What is the value of a property with $10 million NOI at an 8% Capitalization Rate?

The realized gain that will be recognized and taxed will be the final sales price less your "adjusted" cost basis less any selling expenses you incur. 

Think how can I build relationships (add value to others) now that will benefit me in 3-5 years from now, and be genuine and authentic in your approach.