The fact that a tenant is complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

If you're willing to share any advice, pitfalls, or stories from this project I'd love to hear them.

It’s interesting to hear that, as I haven’t come across many successful stories where those situations actually led to long-term outcomes.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Another new investor story with the moral of 'bid it right'I got a call from a Realtor friend that there was a house that was doing a one day 'best and final'.

Hey Julie, in Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story venue.

It has a solid UX and background story, though.

Those people overlooking what it means to “materially participate”Here’s the Material Participation Criteria:Spend more than 500 hours on the short-term rental businessDo substantially everything for the STR businessSpend more than 100 hours on the activity and no one other individual spends more time than you doSignificant participation activity for more than 100 hours, and your combined activity in all significant participation activities exceeds 500 hoursParticipating in the business for five of the 10 previous taxable yearsPersonal service activity (non income-producing) for three of the previous taxable yearsRegular, continuous, provable participation in the business for more than 100 hoursA Cautionary Tale: The Story of JacksonLet's take a moment to learn from the mistakes of others.

There are also many rental success stories in CA.

In comparison, an average business person has been getting screwed by the real world for the past 4+4+6+2= 16 yrs, and you never hear their horror stories.

•Why I’m Here: I want to learn from seasoned investors, share insights as I go, and find ways to collaborate and make deals with others.I’m particularly interested in strategies for investing with limited funds (like distressed property flips or creative financing), so any advice, tools, or success stories would be greatly appreciated!