Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.

@Marc Zak Using an LLC for each property provides strong liability protection by isolating risks to individual assets, with income and expenses flowing through to your personal taxes on Schedule E.

I personally like radiators, especially steam because the heating system is simple!

Do you think they're worth the investment, or do most buyers still prefer in-person showings? 

Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.

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Unlike long-term rentals, STRs can be treated as non-passive, allowing depreciation deductions, including bonus depreciation (40% in 2025) on eligible assets.For tiny homes, tax classification matters:If mobile, it is considered personal property, allowing 100% depreciation under §179, subject to income limits.

With that being said, I personally know several people who've had tenants that stop paying their rent and try to hang around for as long as possible. 

He told me to call in sick and come to the training lol but then he handed me his personal copy of the phone script that he had been using during his presentation.

However, I have found local property managers to be very helpful in stating whether an area was difficult to rent, what the market rents were, and even personally knowing some of the tenants of buildings I was considering.