It's fantastic that you're actively engaged in learning through podcasts and forums.Here's to your continued growth and success in real estate investing!

@Wade Wisner Debt-Service Coverage Ratio loans, are primarily used for investment and commercial properties.

They do have an active investor community in Volusia and have regular meetings.

Hi all,I've been reading about the Passive Activity rules that prevent passive losses (eg Depreciation) from being offset against ordinary income.

I currently have one property (sold 2 over the last 3 years) I actively manage but it’s not enough for the 752+ hours annually to qualify.

Buying a house with Solar installed on lease solar company wasn’t paid for 6 months by seller and is now refusing to accept back payment to reinstate the service and remove the lien.

We also learned what was necessary to tap rental assistance and homeless prevention funds and social services,  on our tenant's behalf.

If no rental license has been active for 3 years, L&I at its sole discretion may not honor the historic use.

No upfront fees, 6-8 day close like clockwork, plenty of enthusiastic testimonials on the website at longhorninvestments.com.Caveat: only active in certain geographical areas (metro areas of 10 states)Do not pay for anything up front, other than the cost of an appraisal once the deal is vetted and moving forward.

Check out the IRS own guidance for dealing with these questions:  Passive Activity Losses