The agent in Columbus was encouraging of buying long term rentals in C neighborhoods while the agent in Raleigh was promoting short term rentals in B areas in Raleigh and Durham.

We are thinking about selling it and investing in Tampa through a 1031 Exchange.

I want long term gains and goals, with the only short term goal, being to pay for my personal mortgage, after all expenses of the rentals are taken care of. 

REP status is specifically trying to override this $150k limit, but it's out of your reach, unless you have a spouse who can qualify.Rules for STRs (short-term rentals) are different and do not require REPS. 

Anyhow, it's just part of the game and if you keep your properties in good condition with good tenants...most of the time, you'll come out way ahead so no reason to fear or worry about the short term.

Need more info for what you are trying to accomplish with the question.Long story short is solar on a house is solar on a house.

@Michael ArnoldHard money is typically interest only over a short period of time.

Hi all,The highest interest rate we have on money we are borrowing is one of our investment homes.

The degrees I noted will help you generate real estate revenues quicker and in a more connected fashion than a degree in business or finance as others have suggested.

Proof that it is damage vs wear and tear.