-The Skeptics Take.The Weekly 3: News and Data to Keep You Informed-Median Home Price is now $397k, up 4.7%.

I partially jumped in to just keep busy until i figured things out, partially to scratch that itch of REI as maybe I'd get a step closer to doing, either way nothing to loose.

Losses, including carried forward from RE (tax form 8582) can be used to significantly offset roth conversions in early retirement if you keep income under the threshold. 

I keep waiting, expecting SOME kind of price drop, nothing big but i DID expect some kind of pull back, something of consolidation price drop, but no, NO, it just-won't-drop!

A solid tech stack will help keep you connected.

Please keep in mind, you may qualify for the 750 hour test for real estate professionals, but need to materially participate in the rental activities as well for it to be considered active (and take the active losses). 

We are keeping it for two more years (refinancing now), to see what a five year window brings before we pull the plug and stay local.

You need to get a second opinion on your tax return.And, I highly suggest hiring an REI-savvy bookkeeping firm to keep your bookkeeping records up-to-date and accurate.

This year I just felt like it’s complicated to keep up with my invoices and give him itemized numbers.  

No extension cords over x feet may be used might be better.If I can install a 240V outlet in my property for a limited amount of money, say $200-250 which I can do if the panel is reasonably close, I am willing to do that as it isn’t a huge cost and may help keep a tenant.