This is outstanding to see people operating at a high level in the industry to give back. 

Now I work exclusively with STR investors here.

This industry is amazing with a ton of opportunities.

Hey Marcus, I just published my ebook on industrial investing, its on amazon.

Last year I reported my Airbnb income on Schedule C & did not take property deductions in order to retain the homeowner capital gains tax exclusion. 

Not the other way around if you can avoid it. 2) The two are not mutually exclusive. 

For example, you shouldn’t write reviews of your own business or employer, your friends’ or relatives’ business, your peers or competitors in your industry, or businesses in your networking group."

As am still paying for another house.The place i was planning to invest is an industrial area so lot of factory workers take it up on rent.

First time EVER I've regretted helping someone in this industry,Ok, off my soapbox, didn't mean to steal your threat - subs YES, main contractor NO 

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