Accounting firms typically have nothing to do with this process unless somehow the title company subcontracted the preparation of the 8288 to them (which really isn’t necessary as it doesn’t require tax expertise, only familiarity with the FIRPTA procedures in general, which any title co who’s worked with a sale by a foreign person would likely know).This is indeed a weird situation and it definitely is unsupported by any authority in the code and regulations to send the withholding tax amount to an accounting firm acting as a middle man for the IRS unless they somehow expressly made an agreement to do so.Good luck with that

If regulations in your market allow it, a combination of MTR/STR strategy often works since there can be a lot of similarities.

There is one that is regulation single piece slate size for pickup.

Under current tax law and regulations, the tangible property can be depreciated up-front.

Philly is still a bit mysterious to me given the rental licensing and learning the ins and outs of city regulations.

For older demographics, consider the availability of medical centers, entertainment, and restaurants.Buildings/Permits: Assess the city's growth compared to previous years.Determine if the city can accommodate future supply.Government Regulations: Examine the city's efforts and the type of businesses they are targeting.

Hello, I'm mostly writing to confirm my suspicions as the regulations are a little unclear/I'd appreciate a second set of eyes to make sure I'm not completely off-base.

Hi @Alex Montes ,Tahoe is beautiful, and super regulated. 

You may be able to find deals in areas that aren’t doing well, but if you can’t dispo them it won’t matterDiverse Pool of BuyersYou’ll mainly be selling to investors, but having a diverse buyer pool gives you more options in terms of exit strategyRegulatory Environment Low regulatory markets can help keep things simpleKeep in mind that regulations change quickly in many areas, so it's important to keep and eye on your markets for changeThings to consider; rules regarding holding a license as a wholesaler, probate laws/processes, STR rules, etcStrong Rental MarketThink from the end buyers POV.

Don't forget to keep yourself updated on local rental laws, landlord-tenant regulations, and market trends in order to run a successful rental business.