Landlords issuing 1099s.As we know, the requirement to issue 1099s for landlords who operate rentals that don't rise to the level of trade or business was repealed.

I currently only operate as a Realtor, but on the side from my full time 9-5 as an IT Professional.  

In my opinion you should be cautious of small mom and pop operators who are agents working out of their car because they just don't have the scale and resources to bring to the table.

I currently have 2 properties that are being rented without loans and recently closed on a business LOC so I have a cash flow source for flips instead of the cash roller coaster I was operating on.If it gives you comfort in owning a property outright, go for it. 

Why am I spending thousands every month on marketing and other operating costs for my deals when I could just pay $890/month and have deals fed to me!

It is by far the most expensive city to operate in - tolls, highest tax rate, inspection fees,  required utility deposits regarless of credit, etc.  

Also, tighten up your rehab budget so you can use it to lower your offering price also.https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/729/sample-development-budget-and-operating-pro-forma-for-a-commercial-and/or-mixeduse-nsp-property/

Poor turnkey or BRRRR operators that over promise and under deliver, you experience less than promised returns.

I know my landlord policy does not cover any sort of business operations in my rentals.

They are now mostly running our business operations from acquisition to disposition.