There are some key limitations that are important:Passive losses can only offset passive income.Up to $25,000 in passive rental losses may be deducted against non-passive income if the investor actively participates and their modified adjusted gross income is below $100,000.Unused passive losses are carried forward to future tax years.Here’s an IRS article that further discusses the rules: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p9251031 ExchangesThis strategy allows investors to defer capital gains tax when they sell a property if they invest the sale proceeds into a “like-kind” property.

Most likely, their plan is the sheriff sale to get maximum value.The lender will bid the amount owed to either have the debt satisfied or take the property.

Hello Jennifer,For Seller Financing, you would write your offer just like you would with 3rd party financing.I would think that Florida Real Estate Commission has a Seller Finance Addendum to add to your contract, on the addendum you would fill out the terms you are proposing. 

Sounds like you're in great shape to dive into the real estate world.  

Sounds like you are a valuable asset to hosts in your area!

I set my restrictions for something like inside of my PMS mainly, but I do know PL has the capability as well, even though I don't personally have that exact setting.

This has always been the case, but the industry is taking strides to make it more fluid.Investor Sellers can choose to pay some or all of the buyer's agent commission (that's not new) but this can no longer be advertised through the local MLS AND this must go through the seller to the agent versus through the listing agent like it did in the past.Investor buyers must be signed with an agent to step foot in listed homes.

One item I'd like to see them add is the ability to track mileage.  

I would like to know if there are any big real estate clubs in the east bay that I can network and hold monthly meet ups?

You have to look at this like your fitness journey.