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There are IRS tests determining who is a 1099 vs W2 and then you have your state specific Department of Workers Comp that will have their own definitions of who is an employee and when you would be required to carry Work Comp insurance.To complicate matters there are a few states where the State itself maintains a monopoly on providing Work Comp insurance and the state is the only place to buy work comp (my state is one of those so I can't even sell myself work comp insurance if I wanted to).Here is an article on the three different methodologies the IRS may use to classify someone as W2 vs 1099.https://www.everee.com/blog/irs-independent-contractor-test/If you are really in doubt call your state's work comp office and ask who they define as an employee. 

A new investor should either buy a turnkey STR and learn to run the business or buy a property in need of a modest rehab and learn to be a landlord. 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-372I think they mention investing in a nearby smaller city with more affordability, but great investment indicators.

I wrote a blog post that dives into the powerful combination of assumable loans and house hacking if you want to learn more!

@Kingsley MichelYou might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/99854-deep-dive-into-metro-detroit-cities-ecorseOur analysis is a template you can follow for any city, but doubt you'll find this much info for any other market in the US.

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It is a great investment for someone who is not needing the cashflow, but is looking for a place to find steady appreciation with a modest dividend.