@David Van BruntWhile I have explained at length in this thread while the business model is about lining up their own pockets and those of some developers at the expense of paying members, you bring a great point to the conversation.

TLDR: i did everything right once, applied for a permit > was approved > then starting renting as an STR > then 6 months letter I get an email that they approved that in error and I must cease all operations > I went to the "board" which was a joke and was still denied even when explaining this was their error and i invested quite a bit that I will now lose on.

Would either of you be willing to explain cost segregation and benefits of using it as an agent?

I have used the full service at $10/mo/unit and most currently their 24/7 emergency service for $1/mo.I was honestly a little skeptical at first, but the sales person did a really good job explaining their service, and I have been extremely impressed with the service they provide.

. §1.469-1T(e)(3), which explains why rentals with average stays of 7 days or less are not automatically treated as passive rental activity.In your case, the Airbnb unit is analyzed separately from the long-term units.

I’m evaluating Indianapolis as a potential secondary market and am in the operator discovery phase.I’m looking to speak with property managers who currently manage room rentals / shared housing, or who have chosen not to manage them and can explain why.My target acquisition profile is:3–4 bedroom SFRsTypically sub-$200kNo HOAsI’m not asking for deals yet -I’m looking to understand:Which zip codes realistically support room rentalsWhat occupancy models PMs will and won’t touchWhere new investors get into troubleBrief conversations are perfectly fine — I value candid insight..

Both have expressed interest learning "Dad's side business", but like all twenty year olds, they sometimes struggle to grasp concepts when Dad explains it.

I explained to her that I've been in this business for 30 years and I know that Dec is slow but I still expect to know how many times the PM showed the property.

I'm curious to know what's the right thing to do in this situation...I've explained to the Bottom tenant he has the luxury of controlling the temperature of the house.

Zero properties owned.Investor Friendly Realtor debacle explained: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1272671-5-mu...