Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

I'm only getting into real estate now, with one property in Tokyo (single family home) and one condo in Waikiki.I had largely dismissed investing in Japan for the reasons @David Gotsill mentioned -- figuring that BRRRR wouldn't really work here unless you have a property in prime location right next to a popular train or subway station.

I keep finding conflicting information and the IRS website doesn't specifically mention using an RV as a STR.

HI @James TobinAs you get into the RE market, regardless of where you choose use this website as a good starting point to find out what the areas are likehttps://www.areavibes.com/Best of luck from Fort Worth 

The upside is I have large passive losses on my tax returns from all my rental expenses so I'm not paying that much taxes to the IRS. 

Lots of great FREE resources on The Short Term Shop social media and website as well!

I have.) and 20 years of excellence at generous prices, all gone.

I also assist folks (largely OOS investors) get started in the market there.I'm happy to connect, chat about the market, and send you a ton of resources.The city has been seeing a huge resurgence that goes back 10+ years now.

The BiggerPockets community has excellent book recommendations, such as The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner.

It doesn’t seem like a large amount.