At this point, I feel like they’re just avoiding it altogether.For those of you who have dealt with this before—how did you handle it?

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

let the title companies handle it like we do.. they are not mandatory in our area .. although they are for PM's 

A benefit of this setup is that VRBO still processes payments and handles the transaction.

Now I'm banned for spamming and while I'd like to handle this privately I'm blocked from the messaging system. 

Strategic timing matters, especially with multi-state portfolios.Real Example:Investment property sale in 2019Federal noticed unreported gainTwo states involvedTimed response to fall after state deadlinesResult: Only federal adjustment appliedInvestors: What's been your experience handling tax notices across multiple states?

You can also connect with a realtor that is willing to handle this and future leases for you.

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

@Brett Coultas if you're a newbie, you want to be careful of an "investor friendly" agent selling you something they truly don't understand:(95+% of agents only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions - you can verify this by asking them calculate ROI for you or Cash-On-Cash!

Here's how to handle your situation for tax purposes based on IRS guidelines:1.