I actually created a post on this a year ago which was not well received, so I'm happy to see we have more of a safety mindset on here now!

When I left my last brokerage, I got nothing. 

Quote from @Brenden Evans: A large percentage of investors (maybe the majority) never really learn to manage their properties well.

This is basically how bored tax geeks entertain themselves, nothing mean or personal.This picture illustrates our mini-debate regarding IRS publications quite well.

holly,I do attend the slrei meetings. last month I went to the davis county lunch.mike

Hey Mik, I have a condo as well and have thought about converting it into a MTR or STR but the restrictions by the condo association completely prevent this.

Hi,I went over all the fight necessary and the expenses to be able to close. 1 day before closing, when doing the last check, my agent ( who is the seller agent ) mentions that one unit is not vacant as requested in the contract.

Hope life and business is going well for you.  

There are plenty of transient markets in Florida where the supply of median home priced properties can cash flow well but it would make no sense to purchase a luxury property in that market. 

That last paragraph is the best advice ... consult a specialist.It is possible to structure ownership of a U.S.A. entity such that it is a child (100%) of a Canadian corporation.