How many properties can you buy and sell, assuming holding at least a year, to maintain investor status (cap gain 15%) and not dealer (pay tax at higher rate)?

I have a property in Hawaii which I've rented to some tenants who are making a mess of it, upsetting the neighbors, and incurring violations with the homeowners association. The lease ends November 30th this year, abo...

Hello experienced PM guys and gals:I just took a class from a company called "the landlord property management academy". Overall, I am not sure I was real happy with the class but the major takeaway for me was their s...

Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m never going to advance much further in this whole real estate business because I don’t have the money to make a deal. I’m introverted and terrible at sales and networking, so I’m str...

I’m in San Diego. My goal with purchasing a property is to reduce my rent to 2k or less/month while starting my real estate portfolio.  I plan to hold the property indefinitely and to eventually refinance it for a dow...

A older fellow approached me he would like to sell me the properties he owns he would like to retire. I took a contract on 2 properties so far.I am not looking to be a "buy and hold investor" as of now because I do no...

I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...