2- If I employ a full-service property manager to handle tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, booking, and guest communication, while I focus on business aspects like property search, renovation, decoration, bookkeeping, and supply procurement, would this still qualify as material participation or could it pose a risk?

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I'd post the links here but BP will delete the comment since I'm linking to non-BP links. 

If they suggest less than a $25increase for 1 year or $50 for 2 years, non-renew the lease and sell.

. :)OK has a peculiar requirement for non-residents: you need to file if your "OK-source gross income" is above $1,000.

I am scratching my head as to whether the property is sold and the listing services aren't updated, or the broker is just plain lazy and doesn't care.

I'll probably call my credit card company and tell them they defrauded me and refund me money to cancel the transaction since they are not providing the service they promised they would. any other course of action recommendation from bp members would be greatly appreciated? 

It's crucial to ensure that the seller genuinely needs our service and that our offer is their best option.

By BiggerPockets rules, we are not allowed to offer our services to you (although not everybody follows the rules).

@Robert MendenhallCongratulations on entering the world of real estate investing, and thank you for your service.