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.

You're past that part but small changes make a big difference if ____ happens. 

Change your story each month as different stories will resonate with different people AND use each story to emphasize one of your “who do you know…” questions.

Save the difference and supplement with other savings from a regular job.

I was very pleasantly surprised.I also built a tool myself, I had a lot of issues finding service person for different repairs need.

I have access to a $500,000 HELOC but live in Fort Lauderdale, where property prices are high, and cash flow opportunities seem tough to find.I’m considering different strategies like:BRRRR or flips (but concerned about high acquisition costs)Out-of-state investing (but hesitant about managing from afar)House hacking (but not sure if it makes sense given my situation)For those who’ve started in high-cost markets, what strategies worked for you?

This makes a huge difference when it comes to removing tenants. 

Can we extract our data if down the line we decide to go with a different CRM.2.

All of real estate is state specific - while nationwide laws exist the judicial courts often rule differently in different jurisdictions3. when new or inexperienced you don't know what you don't know - advice on BP or from Google searches are only a general guide - you'd be surprised at how often the advice does not apply to your specific situation4. there are often two, three, or four or more ways to accomplish the desired result.  

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.