It's all about analyzing the financials and understanding the numbers of a property.

As you transition your property from a long-term rental (LTR) to a short-term rental (STR), it's crucial to understand the tax implications of this change.

My total 2024 income is less than $100K with self employed activities.My understanding is that §481(a) adjustment is not limited to $25K and I can take the entire $36,360 deduction in 2024 (with form 3115 attached).

Those extra steps catch fraud, false documents, and applicants who might otherwise slip through.In short, don’t just “check the box” because a package looks convenient—make sure the data behind it is accurate, current, and reviewed by people who understand housing compliance.

Trying to understand what’s “normal” before negotiating.

I collaborate with a local title company that is familiar with embassy closing procedures and understands what the buyer needs, such as citizenship, bank accounts, and other requirements.

We will just need a better understanding of the ARVs when you don't do the full rehab.

As I understand, there are several things you can do with vacant land and infill lots and how you can partner with builders.

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.Once you understand the above, you still need to find a property.

It’s always great to see lenders who really understand investor-focused strategies like BRRRR and DSCR — those tools make such a difference for people trying to scale.