2) The minimum hours required are 750 hrs, but if running a short term rental, 100 hrs is supposed to be adequate, is that still true ?

I recommend you send notice earlier than required and by multiple avenues to verify receipt.

@Adam BartomeoGuys the IRS requires the 1099 amount to be equal to the GROSS amount you collected on behalf of the owner, even if you are collecting water bills, etc. from tenants.NOTHING is deducted from the Gross amount,including your PMC fees!

Quote from @Paul Gupta: Hi, in California, For jobs requiring a license, there was CSLB (contractor state licensing board) which would give either a General Contractor license, or specialty licenses by trade (~60 specialties such as concrete, welding tile, ) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classific...My Q: does Maryland and DC area have similar requirements? 

There are a lot of ways to invest in RE and each requires building necessary skills.  

And you have taken the extra 150 hours required for the broker's license? 

Yes, I require renters insurance.

I am now strict about the credit score, and not negotiating any of the other terms like decreasing the pet fee or security deposit to accommodate them.  

Hi Levi,You only have one state filing requirement and that is MO.

Hey Alex, There are foreign national DSCR loan programs available for your scenario: Below are the list of requirements I have found most lenders have : 1.