Participate in online and in-person networking events and meetups for real estate in your community.Think about collaborating with nearby experts like contractors, property managers, and real estate brokers.

Did you ever lease to a participant and later decided not to?

I personally inspected the properties, managed and participated in the rehab, interviewed and placed tenants under lease, and performed all of the ongoing maintenance and management of the rentals. 

So if she does the min of 750 hours and materially participates, all in 2024, she could potentially qualify?

Our Plan:Year 1: Both couples satisfy test #1 and each participate in 500 hours of activity.

Which livestock species are best suited for ranches engaged in direct participation programs?

It will probably sell for more than it's worth.I would watch and learn, but I wouldn't participate.

Yes, I had to explain active participation vs. material participation to the CPA too (insert eye roll).

Participate in online forums, get in touch with seasoned investors, and attend neighborhood real estate gatherings.

Here is what IRS has to say about it :https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...