Hi Chris, if I understand the transaction it sounds like you will receive a 1099-S for the full amount.

I would absolutely use an attorney to facilitate this type of transaction.

Legal and Regulatory HurdlesReal estate transactions involve legal complexities that can overwhelm newcomers.Solution: Learn about legal requirements early on and seek professional advice when needed.

She had no connection to the property and no personal stake in the transaction.

I was drawn to RentRedi for the integration with Latchel, but after seeing an ill-prepared demo of the product this week, only to be stood up by an appointment booked with Latchel itself, I'll be taking my dollars elsewhere.

It seems to me that whenever I get a message or booking from a VRBO guest, it takes it a little while to show up in HostTools whereas airbnb bookings seem to be instant.  

If you're not sure of you preferred direction with your next property I would invest in understanding investing more thoroughly and read 5-10 books as well as speak to other experienced investors.

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

This sudden jump in rates has not fully caught up with market cap rates yet since especially in the commercial and multifamily property markets, transactions typically take 6 months to transact, creating a lag effect between interest rates and market cap rates since interest rates adjust daily.

Who do you think takes the gravy in these transactions?