Let me put it this way.  1 year of coaching for me-  136 doors later...

In Denver where I invest it's actually a PLUS to not have the other unit considered separate because permits are only allowed for STR if you're renting out your primary residence and I know many folks who put a locking door on part of their home and have a separate external entrance to that part of the house, and rent it out as an AirBNB without it being considered an additional unit by the city.

You can deduct the cost of labor and parts to maintain or repair your business assets, as long as the expense doesn’t prolong the useful life of the asset or increase the value of the asset.Tangible Property Repair Expenses That Are Deductible:Replacement of LightingRoof repairsResurfaced external or interior floorsResurfaced parking lotsInterior or exterior paintingReplacement of doors and windowsRekey locks

With Shelly on edge, I knocked on the door, prepared to negotiate with someone who didn’t know us and wasn’t necessarily open to leaving.

I got to 30 doors and left my W2...however, realized that landlord income is not the best way to survive.

We won't be renting this unit out and it will likely be a condotel since we're looking for something that includes a parking garage.  

I have four doors that are rented to section 8 tenants.

Below is a general description of the properties they are willing and able to rent:Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garages, 1,100 to 2,500 SF, one or two stories, lot size 3,000 SF to 7,000 SF.Rent range: $1,900/Mo to $2,400/MoLocation: See the map below for the general areasToday, these properties cost between $350,000 and $475,000.

I finally decided to close the doors mainly because the unit used was not available anymore, but also because the regulations got stricker and stricker over time.Now, if you want to use your 2-4 as an STR, you need to show proof that you are living in the unit you are renting by sharing a government-issued ID with that exact unit or your tax exemption form.If you have a building over 5 units, it's a bit easier but still challenging ( you can rent up to 25% of the units out for airbnb)...the few people I know that are successful are NOT the owners of the building, but more so the operator of the airbnb unit aka str arbitrage

Man, you’re killin' it already with 6 doors in 2 yrs—that's impressive!