For most, if not all, established architects/firms, that is not how it works.

Hey @Tony Thomas, I won't speak to the tax side (not a tax pro) but from a bookkeeping perspective, this will complicate your operations (and, bookkeeping as a result) quite a bit.So, ensure you have super powerful incentives from an REI-savvy attorney and an REI-savvy tax advisor prior to making this move.Some of our Clients have implemented this in the past (prior to working with us) and their businesses weren't large enough to justify the complications that come with this type of structure.Hope that helps!

It’s definitely something to discuss with a tax advisor who knows these ins and outs.

Professional trade journals such as Accountancy, Tax advisor and others. 

You can search your local area to establish comps through visiting various short term vacations sites (Verbo and Airbnb).  

Talk w/ your cpa/financial advisors about those. 

Would be either near Lucca, Italy whereMy brother is, or more in Belize where we already are established.  

Hey John,Sounds like the answer would be to utilize a DSCR lender that utilizes either pre-established STR rental income (if you can prove with AirBNB/VRBO statements) or a few that are still UW with AirDNA or a similar STR income projection program.I am aware of a few still doing it at this time, and if you can show that you know what you are doing you shouldn't see much of a cut in LTV if at all.Happy to connect and see if we can help.Good luck!

Plus, they often have established connections with handymen and contractors, making maintenance and repairs seamless.

You can focus on properties that have strong rental potential to generate steady cash flow, helping you pay down the mortgages over time.Once you’ve established a solid cash flow and built equity, you can scale by adding more properties gradually.