I know being a landlord across a bigger geographic region comes with a lot of unique challenges, and is something I would probably never be able to do.

If you adequately follow the MP rules in IRC 469.In the realm of real estate investments, the short-term rental loophole offers a unique opportunity, subject, however, to certain rules and regulations.

Each person’s core values are unique and shape how we live our lives and make decisions.

@Sky Shade, tax benefits are an incredibly unique situation to each investor.  

Can you create a unique experience for your gusts to get to 75% occupancy? 

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

We offer product like this and it can be a very arduous task. 

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I LEARNED ABOUT SALES IN 45 YEARS IN REAL ESTATEI, like most people, thought exceptional success in a sales field was due to a unique ability of an individual to somehow “connect”, “convince”, or “persuade” people to purchase the product or service the salesperson was selling.

But since you switched to using it as an STR, make sure you've got all your dates and numbers lined up to take full advantage of this.Remember, every situation is unique, so it's a great idea to chat with a tax professional or financial advisor.