You Have Real Estate Losses… But You Still Can’t Use Them?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RJSutKJ-LE

What This Means

You may be reporting real estate losses on your tax return…

But that doesn’t automatically mean you can use them.

For many investors, those losses are limited—or not allowed at all.

This video breaks down why that happens and what actually determines whether those losses are usable.

Why This Matters

If your losses aren’t usable…

they don’t reduce your taxes.

And most investors don’t realize that until after the return is already filed.

Because it’s not just about having losses on paper—it’s about whether you meet the requirements to use them.

What’s Actually Happening

Many investors assume that once a loss is reported, it automatically applies.

But in reality, there are specific limitations that determine whether those losses can be used.

If those conditions aren’t met…

the losses may be carried forward instead of reducing your current tax bill.

That’s where expectations and actual results start to separate.

Work With Me

If you’re a real estate investor and want clarity on whether your losses are actually usable:

📅 Schedule a strategy consultation: https://calendly.com/lisa-535/30-min-strategy-call

About Lisa Marie Odeja

Lisa Marie Odeja, CPA, EA, specializes in tax strategy for real estate investors.

With a background as a federal government auditor, she approaches tax strategy with a focus on how it holds up under review—not just how it looks on paper.

Her firm provides boutique, one-on-one advisory services focused on proactive tax planning and long-term strategy.