This weekend I took an adventure with my investing partners out to Sacramento to look at some SFH properties at $300k and less.

For example, major rehab would generally be considered CapEx but there is an IRA rule that allows you to break down the project into individual tasks.

@Mitchell Klein That's a very reasonable task for any (not even an investor focused RE agent) to do.

Few can match my intensity and dedication to a task.

Don't view it as wasting time, rather value the market information and education you will receive by performing this task. 

Lodging, besides the regular tasks of a property management company we have also a set of add up services and an unique commission plan over the unit profit (not rental value).

Currently I work full-time as an architect and I want to start a side hustle aside from "passive" real estate investing.What are some tasks, ideas, ways to service a brokerage as an unlicensed real estate enthusiast?

Your first task is to study the market.

Hi Hilary - sounds like you and your husband are about to begin your investing adventures.

In the BP task bar click on "Tools" then use the rental property calculator.Best Luck!