I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamIt's risky to start out with a BRRRR, especially if you don't have capital for reserves. 

Do you have a link for that statute?  

This quote below is from your link with bolded emphasis by me:So, even if you materially participate in running your rental properties, you still can’t deduct those losses against other nonpassive income.

@Sara Holda Here's a great link to the city that outlines a lot of the laws regarding STR in the Nashville area: https://www.nashville.gov/depa... 

They can ACH it, walk in to a branch with cash or a personal check, etc.I know a lot of people find these third party vendors convenient, but to me it just puts another link in the chain between the tenant's payment and my revenue. 

Do you have a link or something to this "certification"? 

New investors spend way more time crunching numbers on a spreadsheet instead of seeing every home on the market (you can go to Open Houses if you aren't linked with an agent yet) to get sight reps.2.

I provided useful information and links instead of b.s. posturing.

When I click on that link, it takes me to an almost blank screen with a search box for property ID.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey everyone, 25 year old Orthopedic Surgery PA in Staten Island, NY, looking to garner my first investment in the world of real estate.