I only invest in performing notes with a minimum of 70% LTV or lower preferably in case things go south…non-performing notes may be more lucrative but for me I like boring right now.  

I thought those programs provided pretty good value and that Scott seemed genuinely concerned with helping people get started in the Non Performing Note (NPN) space.

The pool cabins have always performed way better than the cabin with the amazing view. 

That appreciation is great, it sounds like that investment is performing very well right now and will likely continue to do so.Some things I don't see listed in your example are vacancy and capex for the big expenditures.

Are there specific features/styles of homes that perform really well in the area beyond the traditional log cabins?

Since you own the LLC / Land Trust, provided the activities you performed to earn material participation hours meet IRS requirements and the STR meets IRS requirements, then you should be able to offset non-passive income (W-2, 1099, etc.) with losses from this STR. ...

The seller was insistent on using probable future revenue rather than previous performance, which was a difference of hundreds of thousands.

We only buy performing first position.  

So, I have no idea how much money I owe for 2023&2024, how much money is actually mine, how to take advantage of tax deductions/credits/RE professional Status/ renovation costs/perform a cost segregation, if I really need a wealth manager at this point and how to take out my retirement investment and move it to a mutual fund I run independently.My ultimate goal: create systems for my corps to run smoothly and optimize business-related expenses,  keep my books up-to-date for both corps so I know my input/output, pay quarterly taxes throughout the year, give myself a modest monthly income and  continue to preserve/build wealth and grow my RE PORTFOLIO!

Most banks want to dispose of non-performing assets quickly, and will do so by selling at a public online auction like Auction.com, or list the property with a local Realtor on the MLS.Even if you can work your way up to the bank's decision-maker on this property, it's highly unlikely they will sell directly to you.