The IRS and underlying regulations require that you actually perform services to count toward these hours.Have a great Sunday! 

Real Estate is all about supply and demand.

They can handle bookings, cleanings, and guest communication, so you’re not always on call.Also, keep in mind that some areas have specific rules and regulations for short-term rentals, so make sure you understand what’s allowed in any location you're considering.It’s great that you’re eager to learn, and with the right strategy, STRs can definitely help you gain more freedom.

Parts of Pennsylvania, like Allentown or Scranton, also offer good opportunities within driving distance, with lower property costs and more landlord-friendly regulations.

There was a water supply line that got damaged during hurricane Milton, resulting in a $600 water bill.

I totally agree, so many properties there are new and beautiful that there needs to be *something* to really stand outYou make a really good point re: no plan B, and in general I’ve seen the home values in that market depreciating (assuming because of the boom / growth in supply in the last couple years).I might be wrong here but I assumed that a general trade off between vacation market and metro areas would generally be that strs in vacation markets don’t really have a plan BI’m pretty split at the moment, but really appreciate your thoughts

Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

The person stepped out briefly to get supplies, and during that time, someone broke in.

We raise money from institutional through broker dealer channels as well as retail investors through regulation A+.

North Las Vegas has high demand because of its proximity to the Strip, but regulations can be stricter.