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

Lots of people in the area will be impacted without tourism economic activity: restaurants, tours, cleaners, property management, etc.I am all about doing what's right with the STR but need to keep the LTRs making enough money to pay the bills.

Conde Nast Traveler recently announced their 'Top 10 Trips everyone in the US should add to their bucket list' and it features some impressive vacation regions and activities:- Hot Air Ballooning, New Mexico- Bluegrass Trail, Virginia- Visiting Point Dume Malibu, California- Horseback Riding, Wyoming- Airboat tour Everglades, Florida- Winter expedition cruise, Alaska- Spiral Jetty, Utah- Camping In Acadia National Park, Maine/Rhode Island/Massachusetts - Trekking the Bayou, Louisiana - Wine country, Willamette Valley & Napa Valley Oregon/California 

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.

., 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.

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

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

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.

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.