Some W2 jobs are hourly without a guarantee of work which some "trade jobs" are like that. 

@Jason FlintHow do you feel about the trade off on properties not being in the LLC name anymore (or ever depending on if you changed that) I’m always nervous about that and find value in anonymity at scale.

Peter that is not correct.Ryan, your rental income is reported on Sche E. 

@Ed BaladoYou should tell her to ask her accountant.It depends on how many loans she originates.If she originates a few - it would be interest incomeIf she originates more than a few - she may be deemed in a trade or business which would be taxed slightly different.

Unless they are renting at 40% of market rate or lower OR you are super itching to do a reno over the winter, keep those guys there and take the check until they roll or you need to execute your property update.

@Brandon Patrick I cohost a monthly meetup with my go to real estate agent @Donald E Appleberry in San Diego.

@Brandon Patrick NSDREI is definitely worth checking out, although currently they aren't meeting in person, @Donald E Appleberry and I also host a meetup in San Diego once a month! 

We constantly see HVAC, plumbing and wiring systems that can only be work/rent trades with tenants who convince a landlord that they can rewire the house cheap!

He said that he needs to find a 6 month rental for two executives that travel to Destin for work frequently.

Then explain what you bring to the table: you know how to find great deals and build a best in class team to execute.