Even after trying to pick the better ones.Now I know I can search online, I can use a realtor, I can send out a mail campaign, I can cold call, I can go to auctions.Are there any other strategies you would recommend to find deals?

For me I feel shifting to real estate is the right play which is why we made the pivot last summer, but I am open to other perspectives.

How are these changes playing out in your day-to-day hosting operations?

Knowing the laws ahead of time and the process is very important but just know that lateness's are part of the game we play.

Section 179 allows immediate expensing of assets, but the deduction is limited to your taxable business income.If your net business income (before the deduction) is only $16,962, then that’s the max you can claim in the current year—the rest carries forward to future years.The $18,308 total includes both this year’s deduction and carryover depreciation from last year’s furniture.Why This Matters for You:Your lender wants to see $19K on Line 13 as an add-back for cash flow purposes.Your CPA can’t legally put the full $19K if your business income limits the deduction.However, reclassifying some expenses (like moving office expenses into capital assets) could increase your taxable business income, allowing more Section 179 deduction this year.Discuss with your CPA about reclassifying expenses (e.g., reducing "office expenses") to allow more Section 179 depreciation.

It's called playing HARDBALL A lis pendens requires that a lawsuit be filed first, since the lis pendens is notice of the suit.Also, if the buyer is terminating the contract, then title to the property is not in play, so no lis pendens is possible.

Best experience is hand on training, and not some workshop making you go back to pay for free information online. 

Less red tape and you could rent out all the rooms right away if you purchase this as an investment property with 15% down.Either way, you’re in a solid position with your free housing perk, time to play the long game and set yourself up for future wins.

Hopefully, it actually plays out as intended. 

I'm also finding that a single large repair can wipe out a whole year of income, making me wonder if cheaper cashflowing properties is the right play.