Quote from @Mohamed Youssef:  but the rental loss will be limited if you are not a "real estate professional"What is the loss limited to, as a non professional?

Keep the 50% Rule in mind: about half of the rent will go toward non-mortgage expenses, when you average all expenses over time.

Hi all, I’m looking for a full-service property manager just outside of Joshua Tree (29 Palms) for an out-of-state investment.

Hi everyone, I am trying to choose a service for my lead generation, comps, property lookup, skiptracing, etc. and was wondering if anyone here has any preferences when it comes to any websites.

I guess I have a blind spot when it comes to non-vacation areas.What would be your guest demographic for the area? 

If you want investing to be your career, my advice would be to seek out a degree in a affiliate service industry.

With technology and on line title records, major loan servicers are set up to detect deed transfers in major counties.  

Treat it like a lease with the option to buy with a non refundable down payment.Keep thinking creatively and shop your market every day looking for deals.

And are there non commercial options available? 

I would love a reach out from any managers with information about their costs and service.