Hi David, Some people honestly do not like jumping through hoops just to go see a property or entertain offers as it just becomes a headache to gather stuff.On the other hand, if its a luxury property or something worth a couple million, wasting time on non qualified borrowers is something to also consider.What is the listed price for this property?

The IRS requires the hours to be specifically in real estate trades or businesses, which typically means activities directly related to owning, developing, operating, or managing real estate properties.IRS Publication 925 outlines what counts as real estate trade or business activities, like development, construction, acquisition, management, leasing, and rental operations.

Be aware some meetups funnel you to a particular sponsor, some funnel you to a particular mentorship group, and some are actually non-denominational. 

Take a look at your laws but I would do a non-renewal of their lease (if NYC allows that) at the end of their term.

To non renew a lease in Colorado you have to give them 30 days to move out.

@Brett Jurgens if data is non-partisan, yes, it could be helpful if one can access it and knows how to interpret it.

Move at your own pace; don’t feel pressured.Getting Around: Rideshare or public transit works.

If the internet provider supplies a modem/router combo then you use what they give you. 

There is a unique tax deduction in the US called a “conservation easement.”It was designed by the IRS to encourage real estate owners to make pristine land, that could be enjoyed by the public, a conservation ground, and thus un-developable.In return, the landowner could treat the act of granting a “conservation easement” as tax-deductible.

Net income would be the Host Payout of $541.26.But your true net is what's left over after deducting all expenses not accounted for in this calculation, such as utilities, internet, consumables, etc.