Still, I’d recommend vetting contractors thoroughly, getting multiple bids, and setting clear expectations upfront.

You can't even drive by and look at a tree before you decide if it needs to be trimmed up or cut down.2.)

- just starting out I would steer clear, it's nice that the rental income is guaranteed but that can be a rough tenant base and many new real estate investors just get smokedIf I was just starting out in real estate and had $750k to play with, I would really try to understand my goals - is it to retire on a beach and be completely passive?

He has stated that he is a new investor, but he already has paid off his first investment fully, so he is clearly doing something right.

With the outlook for cutting rates by the fed looking like it will be a very slow trickle, I believe we are in the early-mid stages of a recession.

I would steer clear for sure.

It sounds like you are circling the relevant issues with focusing on the material participation hours and clearing the threshold for either 500 hours or at least 100 hours and more than anyone else.

Some hosts also accept bank transfers, but you’ll want to ensure payments clear well in advance of their stay.

can I find absentee owners and water cut off lists etc.. on PropStream?

When you sell, Uncle Sam wants his cut.