I'm looking to connect and know more people my age (20s) involved in real estate.

This includes rental income, which is typically taxed at a flat rate of 30% unless you elect to treat the income as "effectively connected" to a U.S. trade or business, which allows for graduated tax rates and deductions. 

Looking forward to connecting.

She will likely be exempt from capital gains tax since she lived in the house for 2 of the last 5.I think she may need to be paid in full before that 5 years runs out to get the full exclusion.I'd consult a CPA to know for sure the tax implications. 

Lastly...and this is from an avid guest at STR...

Lastly when making this loan there would be a Mortgage and Promissory Note in place. 

This is not very common, but a possible risk.And lastly, I am not an attorney, so confirm all of this with a local real estate attorney as part of your due diligence on property.

Apparently this area has dipped 40% in STR rentals over the last year. 

Success in this industry isn't just about making a profit—it's about creating lasting value.

According to google, it should last at least 50 years.