Vendors who partner with Costco pay for market exposure and referrals, which often adds to the final cost passed on to the customer.

It would/could be only 15% capital gains tax and yes you could/would deduct all selling costs including commissions and transfer taxes.

Overall, the tax benefits and appreciation alone keep me interested in staying with it more than the cash flow itself. 

401K loan is capped at 50K and with withdrawal, you have 10% penalty and tax implications.

If your not ready to spend money on a software you can use tax records.

Without an ITIN/SSN, I'd be worried about running into KYC/AML violations, fed tax liens, the borrower being deported, lien enforcement, etc.

It is DSCR based and no personal tax returns are required to qualify.

With down payments as low as 5-10%, plus low property taxes compared to the U.S., investing in German real estate is more accessible than you might think.If you’ve ever thought about owning property overseas but felt intimidated, stay tuned.

I had to redo everything they did on my taxes. 

I also wonder if some hosts only list during football season and then transition to mid-term rentals (MTRs) the rest of the year.New Tax Changes Coming in January 2025Starting January 2025, Airbnb will automatically collect and remit the 5% tourist tax for Gainesville.