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The Moneyball Real Estate ShowAuthor: Steve Earl, Kevin Clayson
This is where real estate meets real results. Each week, Kevin Clayson and Steve Earl, founders of DFY Real Estate, reveal how everyday Americans are quietly building retirement wealth by playing real-life Moneyball with real estate. This isnt some swing for the fences gamblethis is a conservative, proven approach built on hitting real estate singles over and over again. Learn more and get your free Real Estate Game Plan at https://dfy-realestate.com Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The 100-Hour Rule: How Material Participation Can Unlock Real Estate Tax Savings
Episode 142
Tuesday, 29 September, 2026
Can owning a short-term rental actually help offset taxes on active income?Potentially—but simply buying the property isn't enough.One of the keys is material participation.In this episode of The Moneyball Real Estate Show, Kevin Clayson and Steve Earl break down what material participation means and what an investor may actually need to do to pursue the short-term rental tax strategy.We cover:• The difference between short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals• Why traditional rental income is generally treated differently from an actively operated short-term rental• The role material participation plays in the strategy• Why investment research and property acquisition activities generally aren't the same as operating activities• Property setup activities that may count toward participation• Guest communication and operational oversight• Maintenance and property operations• Managing cleaners, contractors, handymen, and other vendors• Pricing, calendars, listings, and other business decisions• How investors can participate remotely without living near the property• Why documenting activity as it occurs is so important• How a co-hosting structure can help an owner operate the property without simply handing everything over to a traditional property manager• How SureGuide helps investors organize and document the processThe goal isn't simply to find another tax loophole. It's to structure the ownership and operation of real estate intentionally—and do it correctly.Want to see what the numbers could potentially look like for you?Learn more about SureGuide Tax-Smart Real Estate and watch our full training:https://dfy-realestate.com/sure-guide-tax-smart-replayAs always, tax situations vary. Work with qualified tax professionals to determine how these strategies apply to your individual circumstances. Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter:Get weekly deals, market updates, blog posts, and more delivered straight to your inbox.👉 Join the list here Ready to Build Your Game Plan?Book a call with Kevin and see what your personalized real estate roadmap could look like.👉 dfy-realestate.com Connect With Us:Email Kevin directly: kevin@dfy-realestate.comLearn more about DFY’s done-for-you investing approach at dfy-realestate.com
