A STR won't get you real estate professional status but there is a chance that the STR will be considered active instead of passive.

They’re spending money on Facebook or Google ads.

Standard Tenant Screening: Verification of Identity:This involves requesting a copy of the applicant's passport and visa (if applicable) to confirm their identity and legal status.

Quote from @Nate Marshall: Has anyone had any issues or even success with Bryce Bush who has a Facebook group for private and hard money lending with over 65,000 members.

I’m sure many investors do just this, Syndications with offerings under Reg D 506 C on the other hand require proof of accreditation status.  

Hello, does anyone recommend a particular website / or Facebook forum for note investors to network?

Hi Connie,In addition to Zillow, here are a few other platforms that have worked well for marketing long-term single-family rentals:Apartments.com (which also syndicates to sites like ForRent.com and ApartmentFinder)Realtor.comHotPads (owned by Zillow, but sometimes gets separate traffic)Craigslist (still effective in many markets—just be mindful of scams)Facebook Marketplace and local Facebook rental groupsAvail or TurboTenant – free or low-cost platforms that also syndicate to multiple rental sitesAlso, if you're in an area with strong local demand, a simple yard sign can still attract quality tenants.Hope that helps—and best of luck filling your vacancy!

Quote from @Stephanie Walker: Homads posted this in a Facebook group I’m in and I LOVE the concept, though as an MTR property management company,  I find the numbers (in my market) tremendously low.

In July 1024 I paid a considerable amount of money to Andrew Pascal and his program DataDrivenOffMarketAcquisitions.com under which he was to do Google and Facebook ads for my flipping business.

Now, whether you can claim that full depreciation depends on your status, but for the most part, you can claim a good portion of it.Step 4: Creating an Investment GuideTo streamline the investment process, I provide potential investors with a comprehensive guide.