Myles,Thanks for sharing your story.Checkout the Greenville RE clubUpstatecreia.

I just watched the video you shared with me on CRE.

Unlike long-term rentals, STRs can be treated as non-passive, allowing depreciation deductions, including bonus depreciation (40% in 2025) on eligible assets.For tiny homes, tax classification matters:If mobile, it is considered personal property, allowing 100% depreciation under §179, subject to income limits.

While people will share a bathroom in say a 2/1 it is likely a harder sell in a 5/2 and the price you command is less. 

It should be from someone who uses that person.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

And not even posts where users give me and/or BiggerPockets negative feedback, no matter how much I do not like the posts, or how untruthful I personally feel them to be.

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Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.

The brokerage doesn't matter as much unless you are selling off market and they can share within their office.