We recently started a Co-Hosting business and are managing for one other person.

Do you plan to manage yourself or will you be hiring a property manager? 

We find off market deals through out property management clients How did you finance this deal?

Self-Employment Opportunities: Would it make sense to start a side business related to my rental properties (such as property management) to access more deductions?

If you know of anyone that would be an ideal fit for this role, please encourage them to apply.We're looking at designing a mobile experience that will, in the long run, offer:1) Networking and Community features as powerful as Reddit or LinkedIn2) Educational/News features as powerful as the WSJ or NYT applications3) Market and Deal Finding Capabilities as powerful as Redfin, Zillow, or Realtor.com4) Portfolio Analysis, Property Management, and Wealth Management capabilities.If you have any additional suggestions or features that you'd love to see in our next mobile app, please post here, or message me directly.

However, my true goal has always been to develop, buy, and manage real estate—something I’ve dreamed about since I was 12 years old.

I've managed a number of successful rehabs and put a lot of sweat into them as well.

However, before you do so you should ensure that your revenue from rental income covers ALL your property expenses in the townhome, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance/repairs, vacancy, property management, etc...

Do you assist with rental management in the 53206 zip code maybe around 16th /North?

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.