Have you noticed a slowdown in buyer activity, or are certain markets staying strong?

., Rental Properties):No Active Business Operations: If you own a rental property that generates passive income (e.g., rent), it typically does not require you to register as a foreign entity in the state where the property is located.

As a hard money lender operating in the Central Florida area, including Tampa, I can tell you that the market here remains strong, with plenty of opportunities for savvy investors.Tampa's real estate market has been quite active, with demand still high, especially in desirable neighborhoods.

These are expenses incurred before your business is active, and they typically aren’t immediately deductible in full, as they are considered part of starting the business rather than ongoing operational costs.To provide more detail, according to IRS rules (as seen in the screenshot), you can deduct the lesser of $5,000 or your total startup expenditures.

Sorry to hear they have been difficult to deal with but glad to hear you're taking a pro-active approach. 

Start by networking with other investors on BiggerPockets who are active in those areas, and make a habit of browsing Zillow and other platforms daily.

I have been actively looking primarily in the Virgin Islands and Bahamas for properties that are ideally within the budget I would like.

I'm actively using Hospitable, but it's becoming limiting as our company grows, and we've surpassed 25 properties.What interests me the most is a seamless connection to Booking/Airbnb and reports on the owner portal.

Mindset is key and just know that this is a business and you would be actively seeking clients and every day you wake up your working for the paycheck you receive in 30-60 days.

Flipping is not a passive investment…it’s  actively running a business (and often with many unexpected headaches).