Know What You Can DeductIf your Airbnb is classified as an active business, you can deduct almost every ordinary and necessary expense tied to running it.Here’s a quick list of deductions most hosts miss:Cleaning, supplies, and guest amenities Repairs and maintenance Property management feesUtilities, Wi-Fi, and streaming subscriptionsAdvertising, software, and booking platform feesTravel to and from your property (yes, mileage counts)Home security systems and smart devicesProfessional fees — CPA, attorney, consultingDepreciation on the building and furnishingsPro tip: If purchased after January 19, 2025, you can take advantage of the return of 100% bonus depreciation under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Hey Landlords
Many investors I talk with are refinancing this quarter to pull equity for future acquisitions. Curious how you’re deciding when the time is right to refi — based on rates, equity growth, or tenant stab...

Many landlords are using refinance strategies to tap equity for portfolio growth or property improvements.
Have you recently refinanced to expand or improve your rentals? What results did you see?

I've been using non smart keypad locks (Schlage BE365) for 1 decade + and it has been good.   

Smart home touches go a long way.You don’t need a full smart home setup.

******************************************You were smart enough to buy a property SubTo, don't be stupid enough to lie about it.That’s something I wasn’t aware of - I assumed because someone taking over a property sub to doesn’t have personal liability and haven’t “acknowledge” the mortgage that it wasn’t a liability.  

That creates windows for smart investors to secure better terms and structure higher-return deals.

I have known for awhile that real estate is a smart investment and finally just know taking action!

You’re thinking about this the right way.. starting smart and aligning your strategy with your lifestyle will take you much further in the long run. 

Replacing aging water heaters is also smart—it improves reliability and can be a selling point later.