Non-passive losses can offset non-passive income (like your W2).

I'm just choosing my stack right now and I actually thought Hospitable, Guesty and Logify were all similar services and I would only need one of them.

I was in Honolulu last month and there was a foreclosure in the tower behind us and I went to check it out.. the Trustee service actually holds an open house..

Understanding their cash flow is critical.I especially like your idea of communication clauses—non-responsiveness is a huge red flag, and setting expectations upfront can save a lot of headaches later.

Non-US citizens can have LLCs in the US which will allow you to have a business in the US, pay taxes, and comply with laws.

I think the VA loan house hack is an incredible opportunity for service members, and I think you could absolutely take advantage of it if you'd like to! 

I'm curious if anyone has found a reasonably-priced virtual bookkeeping service that is familiar with real estate investing?

Lending favors w2 employment.Self employed have; Non of the above. exactly my point if your going to be self employeed you need to make a bunch more than your salary with bene's.

We all know the loans end up at the banks or investors and their servicers.. ???

It varies deal to deal, on one property maybe up to 65% LTV, but if you have more collateral the more likely they can make something work.For example, I've done numerous deals where we place a 2nd on 4-5 properties and the lender feels comfortable lending x amount of dollarsThese are very non traditional loans and no two will ever be the same.