There are going to be potential issues with tenants anywhere.

How can we best protect ourselves from potential retaliation and property damage?

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

Rural tourism also seems to have potential, but doesn't have LTR back ups if you decide that STR is not feasible for any reason. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

The loss may potentially be disallowed.Best of luck

 I am a relatively new house flipper.  One of the issues I have noticed is that some people think of a flip house as being the cheapest possible rehab.  To address this I took detailed pictures from beginning to end o...

Angel investors might be interested, but you'll likely have to give up a portion of the ownership or future profits, and there could be potential complications in managing the investor's expectations and involvement.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

Instead of having multiple SFH or duplexes that would potentially require a more hands on approach?