The firms that I go to for my single family properties only seem to do residential.

I would caution on comparing these returns to the S&P 500.Real estate has been pretty much flat the last 2-3 years while the S&P has been on a great run.It's human nature to sell the lows and buy the tops.

I used a promo code provided at the end of a webinar and paid for one full (discounted) year after attending "The 90 Day Challenge" with Dave Meyer.Attendees who purchase the Pro membership are supposed to get the "Real Estate by the Numbers" book as well.

I'm new to the forums and looking to connect on single family long term rental deals as well as vacation rental deals. 

Did the IRS have issues with the 100 hours of material participation for only two months out of the year?

Running the numbers yourself will give you the number that works.

@Harsh Poshti  You do need to check with the local zoning office. 

If family lives in the main home and friends stay for free in the garage, the property remains a primary residence, but there’s no rental income or tax benefits.

-of the people who answer, most won't be interested.

My first deal came from the thousands of postcards that I mailed out to private note sellers in TX.