Hi Marc - Aircover offers some protection for damages caused by guests, but it’s limited and doesn’t replace having dedicated STR insurance.

What about my search is producing such limited information?

Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?

Line of Credits (like HELOCS) allows access to a set amount of money up to a pre-determined limit and it is revolving.

It’s great that you’re being proactive, especially as you scale up your real estate portfolio.You're right in noticing that higher W-2 income creates some barriers when it comes to offsetting taxes through real estate, especially due to passive activity loss limitations.

I feel like it's important to note that there's a section of tax law, Section 280A, that is specifically designed to prevent deducting expenses related to a personal dwelling.BTW, Section 280A is the chunk of tax law that creates the Augusta loophole, sets the rules for home offices, provides the formulas for deduction calculations for vacation properties.A generalization: If someone has a dwelling they use personally and also use for business, Section 280A basically limits the deductions to the actual true income received.P.S.

Since you're not looking to make it a full-time career, you might consider passive investment options such as investing in real estate syndications - this GP/LP structure as a limited partner, allowing the GP to earn you a return allows you to invest in real estate without the day-to-day responsibilities.

You'll want to put together a personal financial statement (basically lists of all your assets and liabilities) and have your tax returns ready.

The best areas to consider include East Point, West End, Kirkwood, Decatur (outside city limits), and Marietta, each offering a balance of affordability, appreciation, and rental demand.

On top of that, I believe you'd be considered a "high earner" - there are limitations there as well.