Treasury, HUD, and market participants/investors will have to carefully navigate many thorny issues, including: - Increased Market Competition: Fannie and Freddie will compete more aggressively for mortgage business, which will lead to innovation but also potentially higher risk-taking.

The online gurus are the worst.

As good as offsetting all his W-2 / Business income?

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Tuan Tran don't fall for all the hype about S8 by so called online "gurus"!

The property is located near two colleges, so I’m focusing on student tenants and planning for 12-month lease terms.Do you have any tips or advice for renting by the room?

It is important to remember you own real estate in the Poconos and you are choosing to operate a STR business.

I've been toying with the idea of adding an ISA to my sales business.

You have every right to be outraged at the offending party and that's the tenant.Stay focused on what matters and that is getting back in business. 

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)

I recently moved from France, where I spent 8 years running my own house renovation business.