IRS 590 also explains this.5) When you receive a distribution or otherwise get paid back, never take personal control of the money.

Assuming I also use the Airstream for lodging while traveling for personal reasons, would I just take a pro-rated amount of depreciation for the amount of use that is business vs. personal?

Sometimes life happens faster than you think (weddings, job changes, market shifts), so it helps to know your break even point in case you need to move on sooner rather than later.

I think they meet in person, but not sure it may be on zoom - they are not members of MAREI, so I don't have all the info - they do post their meeting on Meetup.And there are a lot of virtual meetings, plus MAREI events on our calendar. 

I personally interact with each and every guest.

I had belatedly realized that FHA goes off personal credit and therefore I couldn't use the LLC for it.

Given their age and position in life… mailbox money flow forever sounds like a good start to retirement to me!

Now we are in 2025 and although I still own the trucking company, it has been an inconsistent pit that has technically brought me personally no profit.

For family life, there are great communities with good schools and a lot of kid-friendly activities.

Quote from @Dereck Olson: Hi Nicholas,  Just a thought from the possible tenant's perspective, but filling out a prequalification form and/or providing personal information before they have even seen a place and know if they will be interested in living in the property might be a bit too much to ask.