The IRS cross-references your 1098s with claimed deductions, raising concerns if discrepancies arise.Private Lenders and Forms 1098: Private lenders are required to send Forms 1098, but only if they meet specific criteria:The private lender operates as a “trade or business,” distinguishing professional lenders from casual lenders like friends or family members.The loan is issued to an individual or a disregarded single-member LLC.The loan is a mortgage secured by real property.The annual interest paid on the mortgage was $600 or more for the previous year.The conditions leave some room for interpretation, particularly regarding the “trade or business” clause.

Its the location to Disney that is the key, thats just where the zoning is friendly and the inventory is plentiful. 

Mostly student rentals near USC (Shandon, Olympia, Rosewood - mostly near campus)I could be a good resource for you with lenders in town - have lots of loans with local banks like Arthur State, First Palmetto, CCNB, Security Fed, etcHappy to help - shoot me a DM

Also not all houses would make a great STR, so getting local advice on location, size, etc would be beneficial.

Purchase price: $241,000This is a 3/3 duplex located in a B/C neighbourhood in Buffalo, NY.

Dylan would know better than me since he lives down there but from my visits, Foley is in a good location.

A lien should be recorded with the county recorder of deeds where the property is located.

I've done it in the past and had other friends who've help me out with my properties in different locations.

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