I just did a quick check total active in the 90-100K range are 283 in the San Antonio Tx area, 53 of them are new listings.....these are single residential...............linnie

I'm not very active right now as I am still trying to learn how to get started.

As far as we were able to find out, there aren't any active clubs around.

The wholesaler is the person who actively has the property under contract, owns it, etc.

Money is my initial problem in a real estate investing business and hearing a part of the cd of Almost 101 Cash Flow Strategies Real Estate Course made me think twice of what I am doing with my present activities.

I guess maybe the best answer is assess your tolerance for risk and act accordingly.4) I try to buy homes in neighborhoods that are not primarily rentals.

In some thread someone suggested that a bank wouldn't necessarily check up on your activities or intentions.

I know, I'll actually contact a qualified CPA and a tax attorney to see how it applies to my particular situation, but I'm also just curious about this in general.Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer, nor a CPA.My understanding is like this:Yes, the taxable loss can offset earned income, if you can be considered "active" in your investment.

I've been active in investing for about a year and a half now.

I recommend that you take an assessment of your likes and dis-likes then blend them into real estate.