I just helped an investor house hack here in Columbus.

Here's a link to the CSLB license check.https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckL..One thing though...in my 33 years of contracting, I've had dozens of illegal permits pulled under my number leading to major problems.

Here is my situation:- I'm a W2 employee that earns north of $500k a year- My wife is a stay-at-home-spouse- I'm looking to buy ~ $1,000,000 in STR Real Estate by the end of the year (as an investment and to offset my tax bill)I'm fairly well versed in the rules surrounding using STR to offset active income.

Hi all, this is my first post here.

@Richard Schubert As was previously stated, given your description of the area and the property, it looks like a property that was significantly underpriced to generate a bidding war (and get contingencies removed in the process). 

I have had similar issues here in Ohio

I’m fixing to make several roof claims from recent storms that happed here last month… We will see how it goes.

I would advise on a SFH being a STR if you plan on buying something down here.

I’m here to learn how to invest in real estate.

It's horrible here.