Material Participation in a Real Estate Trade or Business.This is pretty straightforward but you must materially participate in a real property trade or business, such as development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage.2.

Texas is one of the top states for house flipping, but it comes with challenges like fluctuating property values and renovation costs.

My background is in architecture, based in Southern California, looking to get into real estate investing, both flips and long term rental properties both in California but most likely looking to start in other states.Happy to be here and look forward to learning from everyone!

@Ashley Mierez Congrats on having a property!

Every time my wife and I purchased a property the numbers never looked attractive on day 1. 

Hello guys, I'm getting into the Section 8 investing and just wanted some feedback on a property I'm looking to purchase out of state.4BR 1Bath SFH, Mortgage payment is $917.37/M-$955.12 for a 30YR Fixed Rate at 7.13%, 80% LTV I am putting down $23,800.

As a real estate investor, I’m sure you are wondering how you can utilize AI in your portfolio and on your properties.

Attorney, TC, title, contractors, and agents/property managers.

Also, your loan will likely be more advantageous as a residential investment property right now.

To begin investing in real estate, learn first, set financial goals, analyze finances, study markets, make friends in the field, get a loan, start with small properties, check all details, plan how to manage them, and choose renters carefully.