The biggest issue with Stessa is that it sounded like they had very low transfer maximums(making it difficult to pay people) but it looks like they've improved a little bit on that.

My tenants have no incentive to leave because rent would be much more expensive if they move out and go somewhere else.

Would filing a partnership tax return be very difficult or change any of our listed unallowable losses, incentives, etc?

-> Funding: you can consider as options mortage brokers who can scout/compare the best offers in the market and you can also consider public funding programmes that exists as an incentive to renovate and bring houses to the market, either for tourism or traditional rental.As an example, on the traditional rental there is a funding program ("Arrendamento Acessivel") that funds up to 90% of the project and can be used to cover part of the renovation costs, as well as, part of the purchasing.

Our biggest problem is getting her out so we can do a proper rehab 60 days of dead dime waiting for her to vacate is not Ideal obviously. 

Investor focused realtors & Property managers are going to be your biggest asset since they'll be finding your deals & managing the day to day operations for you.

Even a great deal can turn sour if the area isn’t aligned with your goals.What’s been your biggest hesitation about getting started?

Once it’s set up, though, payments tend to come like clockwork, which is one of the biggest perks.That said, it's important to remember that rent isn’t necessarily guaranteed forever like a lot of folks assume.

After 20 years I have seen the biggest and baddest investors come crashing down running away with their tails between their legs.  

That is the biggest challenge I have with my clients.