I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

Many times, hosts think the company or broker provided a STR policy just to find out when a claim is made there was a little sentence in the fine print that stated any STR activities canceled the policy out.

.• Retirement communities• Syndicates (from initial explorations, little transparency from providers, little oversight - almost leap of faith and trust in provider?)

What I've had clients do in the past is make an offer without a financing contingency where they tell the seller that they are getting a mortgage to close the deal, but also provide proof of assets to show that they can/will close by liquidating the assets if the loan gets declined.

This is a story from my past that provides a perfect example as to why investing in tax liens at auction is so dangerous for any but the most experienced and knowledgable investors20 years ago I purchased a SFR as a long term rental investment that sat on a double lot.  

Then there’s fraud or misrepresentation, where borrowers inflate project values or provide false documentation.

Investors should keep an eye on its growing infrastructure and amenities.Huntersville: A family-friendly suburb with excellent schools and amenities, Huntersville is a solid choice for long-term appreciation.Davidson: A charming college town, Davidson offers steady appreciation and attracts higher-income tenants.Belmont: This small town near Charlotte offers more appreciation potential than cash flow, driven by its desirability and quaint atmosphere.Neighborhoods Offering Both Cash Flow & AppreciationConcord: A tricky yet rewarding market, Concord can provide both cash flow and appreciation.

Use tools like AirDNA or Mashvisor to provide market data on projected rental income and occupancy rates, and make sure your lender works with appraisers familiar with short-term rentals.

However, when I reviewed the property information on the PVA website, the records indicate it is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property, excluding the 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom located downstairs.

Facebook is the last place you want to find private money. whats unfortunate is real estate professionals are still advertising to us newbies Facebook is the place to find the lender.What’s even more unfortunate, @April Smalls, is that newbies are falling for it.A few years ago, someone created a fake website that impersonated our company.