I've been researching and learning for several years.

I think my own research says that I cannot reap the benefit because you would have to have put the property into a fund upon purchase.   

As for financing, focusing on saving while learning is smart, but also take time to research creative strategies.

I haven't researched international STR.

My research has resulting in understanding that REP status can be used to take losses in STR property against other active/non-passive income (such as w2), however there is a qualification of material participation. 

Start with Zillow and Facebook for market research.

One was conventional financing and the other was a portfolio loan from a local bank here in Hawaii, I also did a lot of research into DSCR loans during my search.I'm also an agent here on Oahu but focus mainly on Property Management, at the brokerage we manage roughly 50 units that are a mix of STR, MTR, and LTR's. 

Not sure why owners invest in rentals, yet do very little research on market conditions!

Hello, BP famI wanted to share some of my research on new construction data in Maricopa County over the past 3 months!

Here is a list of states divided into three categories, based on my internet research.