Whether or not it's the bottom, it's definitely a buyer's market in those areas, and they are nice, big cities with major transportation centers. 

Look into neighborhoods like Jefferson, West Boulevard, Cudell, Clark Fulton, Brooklyn Center, Old Brooklyn, and Garfield Heights.I suggest working with an investor friendly agent so you can get the right guidance!

Even if one unit is vacant, others can keep cash flowing​​.Short-Term Rentals in Tourist Areas:Think vacation homes or properties in bustling city centers.

However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.

NMLS call center said they have no problem with it but it strikes me as odd that the MU4 filing requires you to disclose other 'financial related activity'. 

We run into this especially at out parcels in grocery anchored centers, and our users generally can't make a ground lease work for the business case so the next best thing does tend to be the BTS or we often do Reverse BTS deals where the majority of the building design and management etc is done by the tenant. 

My career has been centered around helping businesses scale through strategic sales initiatives, but I’m now channeling that same drive into real estate investing to build long-term wealth.My wife and I are in our early 40s, both work full-time, and are raising four amazing kids.

Hi,I am an investor in single family homes and am interested to use my equity in them to start investing in multi unit shopping center retail.

Quote from @Melissa Odom: Hi BP Community,I have a small family-owned shopping center in Wimberley, Texas. 

In doing so, bear in mind that the cost and admin of a corporation is higher and that the tax treatment is different:1.