Federal along with state chartered credit  unions that are not permitted to charge prepayment penalties are also competitive right now on rate and more and more are building out construction platforms, although very conservative on construction originations.  

For me, I do not view real estate as anything other than a financial investment.  

As far as I know there isn't clear guidance on this topic from the IRS, but most professionals take a similar view as Melanie above.

It's a Business Credit and Financing platform that has three different levels of paid membership where they help you build business credit, connect with lenders, etc.   

You will be judged for having rented to a offender and will be viewed as placing others in danger. 

As you venture to try and find what cities/areas to buy in might I suggest this resourcehttps://www.areavibes.com/This is a great website to get an over view/starting point for what the neighborhoods are like. 

If you want an in-depth view I would:- Research government statistics (population growth, median prices, appreciation, etc)- Qualitative research- Go to meetups, talk to investors (you won't find it hard to find someone investing out of state in OH)- Use softwares like rentometer, Vestmap, etc that's what I always say.

Most here are real estate investors and typically those are not viewed as "businesses" because they have no real value as businesses outside the value of the asset(s) owned.

Hey @Greg Garza, You can use several platforms to build a list, such as Propstream, Batchleads, and Dataflick.

Hi @Gisele Sood, there is a mix of free and paid services that can help you retrieve the data that you seek.To gather data on tenant demographics and property demand, consider these resources:Census Bureau & City Data: Offers insights into local demographics, income levels, and household types.Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com Market Insights: Check these platforms for property demand trends, popular property types, and renter data by area.AirDNA & STR Insights: If considering short-term rentals, these provide data on occupancy rates, guest demographics, and property preferences.CoStar & REIS: Paid services that provide detailed market analytics on rental demand, property types, and demographic preferences.These sources can help you understand tenant needs and property demand in your area.