Quote from @Justin Brin: I created a heat map showing the population changes in each state over the past five years (2020–2024).The states experiencing the largest population increases are Florida, Texas, Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina.

With my background in hospitality and a drive to create exceptional guest experiences, I decided to take the leap.

Good post.We use a competent SEC attorney that creates all our docs and does the state filings. 

Quality VariesNot all coaching programs are created equal.

It’s incredible what you can accomplish when you focus on creating value and solving problems in real estate.

Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Have realistic expectations and create a buffer for unexpected costs.

In suburban Chicago, historical significance or celebrity ties might create a niche appeal, but they won’t necessarily drive up the home’s market value in the same way as location, condition, and local comps.For a short-term rental, though, it could be a great marketing angle—especially if the person is well-known and has a strong local connection.

This will create more costs.