., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.

Best of luck on your journey! 

I am still very active in my local market as a host of the WWL Home Improvement each weekend.

I've been reading a lot to understand where to start in my investing journey and I felt unsure why I was so uneasy with this deal, thank you for the gut check.to answer your questions:1.

Active real estate investing doesn’t seem to float my boat.

Enjoy the process, and may your journey lead you to a rewarding and successful outcome!

Best of luck on the journey, let us know how it goes! 

If you find someone (or multiple agents) who are taking advantage of similar marketing strategies, you can get more inquiries this way.Lastly, I'd recommend an email campaign to all buyer, listing, and rental agents who are active the same area as the rental listing.All the best!

He's a partner in an STR management company and is very active in that sector right now in the Charleston area. 

For beginners, focus on markets with lower entry costs, high investor activity, and steady demand—like parts of the Midwest or the Southeast.