Interest Income: The interest income generated from owner financing is considered passive income and is not subject to UBTI (Unrelated Business Taxable Income).3.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).

At Bigger Pockets, I am hoping to make connections, learn, and generate wealth for myself.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

That's what these hands off processes are all about, not generating a sound investment opportunity for you.

Based on my experience, it’s often not worth the time and expense because appeals frequently lead to no change in the tax assessment.

No, that way leads to a failed investment. 

Pretty much the core of the STR business.Higher your rank gets, you can increase your price and be more picky in selecting customers which usually lead to a better review / less party or complaints / less expense and higher profit with a happy life.I know some people will argue, but the ranking system is the truth and should be the only guide to your STR journey. 

Wouldn't buy leads from them.