The problem is that the entire ordeal can be very frustrating, and often enough, an effort in futility.

I might be wrong here (I'm also a Realtor so I get the exception already) but if you are actively involved in the management of your properties, defined by some level of effort maybe 500 hours a year, then you too are exempt from the passive losses limit--essentially because they are not passive, they are from something in which you are actively engaged.

With our combined effort I feel this sounds like a good investment for both sides considering where we are in life.

This strategy will require a marketing budget and you must be consistant in your marketing efforts.

Hey guys, I created a gallery of the genuine, bonafide European Style Wood Floors straight from the Black Forests of Bavaria in a photo album.

I haven't given up because I know I wasn't putting in enough effort.

That seems like a lot of effort and risk to me for just north of 10%.

The best way is to have them change lenders, which may again not be worth the time and effort.

I put in alot of time and effort but after 6 weeks I finally found it!

.), the real question is - it sucks that you spent $1k out of pocket, but how much are you willing to pay and how much effort are you willing to expend to get that $1k back?