Honestly I'm not crazy about the idea of STRs at the moment since I don't think I currently have the bandwidth to self manage. 

Hello, I've owned my business since December 2021.  I'm looking to buy a home now but larger banks such as NFCU seem to want tax returns that show lower DTI numbers, which is causing me issues as the accountant provid...

I know several people that are self employed that make anywhere from 90-150k a year and the deduct down to where they are making 30-40k a year. 

I am not sure how much this course was or when you purchased it, but I would evaluate your fact pattern in light of the above and self-assess or discuss with a tax professional as needed.        

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.

Because they will get defensive if they feel you are pressuring them.

i have used rently on a limited basis. i decided to let my clients opt in or out of self serve lock boxes.

Also, I would plan to self manage and from looking on their site I believe if you reside more than 20 miles away you need to have a representative who is local.  

Please contact them as we are not allow to self promote. 

Being an agent is Self employed and owning a business.