I have uploaded an introduction video on my profile page which I linked from my YouTube channel but it doesn't seem to pop up or play when I hit the play button on it.

For 'suspended passive activity loss', is this the same as "unallowed loss' on my federal tax return?

ya there were many Bay Area investors who bought 4 plex's through LInda Gurcheck in PHX who learned that one the hard way when the building of new subdivisions came to a screeching halt in 08 to 2012 and many of those clients had 100% vacancies on a 4 plex for year or more.these sold at the peak these 4 plexs for 300 to 350k  in 2010 I could buy them same exact building vacant of course for under 100k each.it is a very big misnomer to think that rentals cannot go vacant.. and of course this is HUGELY regional.. and current economics plays a big factor.

Layering that on top of a heavy deal flow may become problematic if the syndicator is highly active in networking with potential investors.

Hi @Liz White - I'm sure you've discovered this information already, but I wanted to share it with you in case you haven't seen it (directly from the NC Real Estate Commission):"...requirements for an applicant who holds a current real estate license in another state (or U.S. territory or Canadian jurisdiction) that has been on active status within the previous three (3) years and that is equivalent to NC's provisional or "full" broker license." --- view the requirements here.

I would first try to decide between how active/passive you want to be and what your goals are for cash flow/appreciation.

I have gotten financing on a duplex that was going to owner occupied and had 2 active tenants.you just have to move in, I seem to recall within 30 days, but I haven't ever had anyone ever check in to see if we had moved in.Now for full disclosure, every time we have done an owner occupied loan, we have planned on and eventually moved in, and I would not commit fraud by taking out an owner occupied loan and never move in. 

I'm in Luray which is about 45 minutes or so away and I don't know of a whole lot of active investors here.

Perhaps join an activity to meet like minded people to expand your social circle.The most important thing though is to find a way to double your income.

If you wanted to get fancy you can play the arbitrage game: You should divert your money to investments if they yield (e.g.) 7% but your loan is at 6% interest rate.