My concern is that there aren't a ton of outside reviews (i.e. those not on the PropertyOnion website), but I don't think the tool has been available for very long (or at least I haven't come across it until recently), so this would explain a lot. 

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With over 3 million square feet of retail space soon to be available, the closure marks a significant shift in the retail landscape.The company, which rebranded in 2022 to distance itself from past legal controversies, including a 2015 class-action lawsuit over unsafe laminate flooring, ultimately could not overcome its financial hurdles.

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Hi Chara,You have a solid equity position with about $700k available.

Yes, to qualify as a real estate professional, either spouse must meet the 750-hour requirement of material participation, where more than half of their personal time/services must be devoted to real estate activities.If your spouse works another part-time or full-time job, it may be difficult to demonstrate that more than half of her working hours are focused on the real estate business.If not, you should qualify as you exceed the 750-hour threshold of material participation.As always, it's a good idea to consult with your CPA to ensure you meet the requirements and can take full advantage of the RE Pro status and the deductions available.

I would look at airbnbs that are available in the neighborhood to see their rates, quality, and how far in advance they have bookings. 

The investment options open to you by having that extra $16k to invest that would not be open to you if you used the $16k to pay off the debt.For people looking to build wealth, but without a large amount of capital, real estate can be a means to do it, because of the amount of leverage available.  

I was thinking about joining a team, but I work with exp (not many teams available).

I recommend hopping on Redfin, Zillow, or the BiggerPockets Deal Finder right away to start looking at what's available in your price point.