I would need to consult tax consultant for this however I expect to reduce my effective costs by ~$1,495/month (based on a 32% tax bracket).2.

Based on that, their personal use kills the STR loophole from 2024 forward. 

Louis, Missouri-based property manager seeking investors and opportunities to property Tenant screening, lease negotiation, property maintenance, rent collection. 

Hi Charles, I'm also based in Honolulu with young kids and in a similar situation to you, have also thought about buying an investment property in Japan that we could use part-time and rent out at other times.

Mentioning unique perks like 'Game Room,' 'Lake View,' or 'Pet-Friendly' can really draw people in.

I own a LTR in central Houston that I think would be pretty successful as an STR based on the AirDNA data.

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

If you don't have a US-based bank account, I would get one as that's a requirement by most lenders.

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.