Many are focusing on placing long-term residents in properties to pay down the mortgage while leveraging a professional team for hands-free management.

Regarding your second question, are you asking if those activities help meet the IRS material participation tests or qualify you as a real estate professional?

Get professional advice before donating.Gift to family and others.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

When you hear something STOP, think on it, ask if it makes sense, then SEEK OUT additional info, seek out CONTEXT.

I will stick with large funds of proven operators.Maybe these are isolated incidents, but operators of MF and other assets seem to be more professional.

The challenges are Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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But the only strategic thing about them is that you need to keep good records and hire a tax professional who knows how to maximize the tax savings from things you already paid for. 

I've always managed my own properties but am beginning to open my eyes to the fact it may be better to have it professionally managed and focus on my investments more.