Brandon,Some things to look for in an REI-friendly Realtor:Knows the market (more than just what is popular, they recognize trends and rent-growth opportunities)Understands how to analyze investments, and doesn't present deals that don't meet return requirements.

Treat them well, and recognize the huge contribution they make in your success.

We buy larger tracts at a economy of scale price, recognize we are not subdivision developers, want the land to remain a wildlife friendly, wooded product. 

What may be at play here is whether Pennsylvania recognizes a step up basis under its tax code for sales of inherited property. 

Once you understand the market, you can recognize value and risks for potential assets.If you want to rely on reviews and recommendations for vendors, have at it. 

For folks with the phone dilemma of getting calls while at work or numbers you don't recognize but expect to be house related, get a dedicated number for RE.  

I recognize that you are posting here to obtain knowledge, but I propose that it is very late. 

***Not aware of any FNMA guideline update yet that addresses STR income and how lenders may recognize it.BANKS: your best option would be to find a small local bank that is willing to dig into what you are doing and make a lending decision on that info.

If I charge $35 per adult and there is a chance petScreening.com finds that their ESA is bogus, they recognize their application fees could be at risk.  

While your tax consideration is inconsequential because they would all go to your personal tax returns anyways, from a legal standpoint, we would point out that this approach would have you in a similar position as if you had all these properties and business owned in your personal name.I know there's a LOT of contradictory commentary on BP and the interned regarding LLCs and what they do and what they don't...one easy thing to keep in mind is that for tax purposes, the IRS doesn't recognize LLCs...tax treatment is either a sole prop, partnership, or an S-Corp.