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Melanie Baldridge Re Pro Status and income
24 September 2024 | 2 replies
There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.
Daniel Villa Possibly Looking into Real Estate License.
20 September 2024 | 9 replies
I’ve read a couple of intro real estate books, listened to multiple of the BP podcasts, so was exploring the idea of the license as well
Tiffany Dixon Should I wait the 90 days?
25 September 2024 | 12 replies
Highlight the work done in your listing, such as before-and-after photos and upgrade details.
Matt Giordano Bed & Breakfast Investors
24 September 2024 | 3 replies
Looking to purchase one and struggling with the right calculators to determine the real metrics.
Nathan El Baze Section 8 investment
25 September 2024 | 4 replies
Good morning all, I'm looking to invest in real estate using Section 8 programsRent covered seems to be great but most of the time, I see that people are not renting for 100% of the voucher is there any reason? 
Melanie Baldridge Know these rules before doing a Cost Seg
24 September 2024 | 4 replies
Active = Income earned from Material Participation.Whether that's SMB, W-2, contract income, or prof real estate.This is income where ordinary tax is paid and losses offset other income.
Gil Levy New construction information
25 September 2024 | 7 replies
I am keen on establishing connections with fellow professionals such as entrepreneurs, builders, real estate agents, and architects operating in this domain.
Alec Jacobs What kind of flooring should I use for a rental
21 September 2024 | 9 replies
I am a newbie real estate investor and I am doing a lot of the rehab myself and I was wondering what type of flooring long term rental investors use?
D'Ondre Hart-Robinson Ambitious Rookie Striving for Financial Freedom
24 September 2024 | 2 replies
Greetings guys I'm D'Ondre (Dee-ahn-dray) an aspiring Real estate Investor. 
Jennifer Wood Best Way to Fund Reserves
22 September 2024 | 8 replies
How would you suggest I handle an expense like let's say new HVAC system is needed a month or so after we close the deal on the portfolio?