We take that to mean activities that are integral to the operation of the business.

Is it difficult finding actual businesses to buy? 

It is a growing area that is right on Highway 32 so it is continuing to have new businesses and companies moving into the area.

Their website shows a downtown Seattle address that is likely a condo and not a business office.

Thanks for the responses everyone, the confusing part to me was if I use the deductions against active income year 1 since STR's are an active business, but then switch to LTR's year 2 which correct me if I'm wrong can't count against active income- if this in some way has a disadvantage with recapture, etc. since the STR business would no longer exist

They are not in the business of owning property.

For me, I knew I wanted to work on building out a listing business for luxury homes so I got to work cold calling luxury home owners and building my brand as a luxury agent.

I'm a full time IT specialist AND have my own home inspection business in Southern CO.

Are you running a business? 

I have successfully used VAs in my on-market and off-market business, but you will fire about 90 percent of them over time.