Passive Activity Loss RulesIf you are a real estate investor that doesn’t qualify for REPS status (discussed in #5 below), understanding the Passive Activity Loss rules is crucial.

I am currently on active duty and looking to start my Real Estate journey as I retire in the next four years.

These are typically deductible in the year they’re done.On the other hand, improvements that better the property, restore it after substantial damage, or adapt it for a new use generally have to be capitalized and depreciated over time.Now, if the cost is $2,500 or less, you might be able to use the De Minimis Safe Harbor election to expense it immediately, rather than depreciating it.

There could be some real value for hosts to work on this with them continually. 

It will not be fun.All this said, I know nothing of the other types of real estate in the sector.

https://www.vestmap.com/post/the-real-estate-investors-guide..

Does anyone have a recommendations for a real estate agent in Naples, Fl with contractor contacts to assist with bathroom and kitchen rehab?

After a lot of research it doesn’t seem like single family investing is very lucrative, unless you score a killer off-market deal.

I plan on living there for a year and renting out after.

I'm trying to get a better understanding of wholesaling real estate.