Two thoughts - 1) We have seen the Blue areas become much more regulatory, as we would expect from that mindset...but yes, I gotta agree, I think it does cross the line in this case. 2) Not all neighborhoods resent STRs. 2 of my STRs were in neighborhoods where they were actively welcomed.

Non-compliance can result in penalties up to $500 per day and potential criminal charges.

Since this is a short-term flip, the IRS usually sees it as active income, but if your role is truly hands-off, there might be a way to treat it differently.Have you thought about how you’re structuring the deal?

VA Loan – 0% Down (Veterans Only)If you're a veteran or active-duty military, you can buy a 1-4 unit property with 0% down.Must owner-occupy for a period before renting out.4.

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

If you have no desire to actively pursue other investments where you make more than a 2.8% return, then by all means pay it off faster.TYFYS and best of luck!

In my search, I've noticed that many positions require proficiency in Yardi.I've been actively looking for effective ways to learn Yardi, but it seems challenging to find suitable training or courses online.

Are you still active? 

For bookkeeping purposes, I recommend designating a separate bank account exclusive to the house hack activities to keep some sanity.

For the past two years, I’ve been diving deep into the world of real estate, and I’ve accumulated over four years of active experience in acquisitions.