If you are using STR, REPS, or self rental with material participation to convert to active or nonpassive income, you do not have to do this if you have passive business invesment that produce passive income that will exceed the loss generated by depreciation.

If you know where any more notes are that can be acquired for $.10-$.20 on the dollar please let me and I might change my business model to a Note investor. :-)

It seems that often when companies acquire large books of business in one shot there are growing pains and unfortunately those are felt at the client level.

The city has seen revitalization efforts, especially in neighborhoods like downtown and the Third Ward, attracting new businesses and residents.

I checked the Better Business Bureau for complaints, I checked the NJ State Attorney General consumer division to ensure he was licensed, I checked every reference he gave by visiting sites and speaking with the homeowners. 

All in all, this is exactly why you connect and establish a business relationship with an experienced investor-focused real estate agent who will shoot you straight. 

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.

And personal downsizing is always good for business!

Try and join a few local Facebook pages and connect with locals who are in the house hacking business. 

A standard "business owner's policy" is fine -- it covers the building, commercial general liability, and ideally, loss of rent.