Why I would suggest you do it: Hiring a tax professional short cuts many people in building wealth as they often learn strategies from these folks that turn up the heat on their investing strategies.

I just dont think it's a great investment strategy.

.- Purchase price: 600k- Strategy: STR (5b4b 14 guests)- STR income: 132.6k (Aridna data) / 11.05k monthly- CoC: 17.5%Here is another example, just a random on-market deal where number works:https://www.redfin.com/AK/Anchorage/3640-Chiniak-Bay-Dr-9951...- Purchase price: 550k- Strategy: STR (5b2.5b 14 guests)- STR income: 124k / 10.3k monthly- CoC: 19.79%Alternatively, I discovered a few small multifamily properties with a mix of LTR+MTR+STR to help with occupancy optimization, and I can see that on-market 4-plexes like this one with a cost of around 600k will cashflow and gross a similar 110k-120k yearly.I see that population growth slowed down, and maintenance/utilities should be much higher due to harsh winters. 

Be wary of overly creative write-off strategies, as the IRS isn't easily fooled, risking audits and hefty penalties.

Here are some of the key things to keep in mind when choosing an asset protection strategy for your rental properties:Your risk tolerance: If you are not very worried about being sued, you may not need the best level of protection.

I live in Northern VA and looked into investing in the Shenandoah area but the regulations didn’t fit the strategy 

I have a few places that I personally favor and some that I don't - but it all depends on what your goal and strategy is. 

@Ivan Huerta it really depends on what your strategy is.

After flipping a few homes, we have found that buyers can be pretty aggressive in their requests for "repairs" during the due diligence process.  Unless we note otherwise in the listing information or disclosures, we ...

New to the REI community and looking to get some great guidance and advice from the seasoned vets and learn as much as I can.Been investigating business opportunities for the last few years, and have recently been investigating REI and all the strategies and opportunities available.