STRs also avoid automatic classification as passive if rented for seven days or fewer per tenant.To maximize tax benefits, maintain detailed logs of all hours worked on activities like tenant communication, cleaning, maintenance, and marketing.

Milwaukee is the third most competitive market for tenants in the US.

You may also want to check the Columbus OH market - great macroeconomics with lots of job and population growth along with major companies developing here that drive strong rental demand. 

Many Texas cities are incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units, but challenges remain around keeping these homes accessible long-term.

I'm looking to pickup some multifamily real estate but the barrier to entry is crazy in my local market.

If you’re active in California real estate or looking to break into the market, you’ve probably heard about Senate Bill 9 (SB 9).

Hi Anthony-You asked about the best ways to find off-market deals for your in-laws to buy and move into and you are focussed on the Santa Barbara, CA area which I have been to and it is gorgeous.It kind of reminds me of an Ann Arbor on the ocean. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.

It showed me the significance of developing systems and processes that propelled my different ventures.Another book that struck a chord is Can't Hurt Meby David Goggins.

We’re developers managing our own portfolio and don’t have any outside investors.  

I just completed a second boots-on market tour of TN markets.