Under both scenarios, the same critique consistently comes up, which is a lack of communication.Investors who want to learn feel they lack visibility into what is actually happening with the investment, while purely passive investors still want to be kept meaningfully informed without being overwhelmed.

Just for numbers sake, there are some YouTubers doing 10,000 calls, 10s of thousands text messages and 10,000 mailers a month.

The benefits include access to a strong community of like-minded investors, the potential for consistent monthly or quarterly income distributions, and receiving a K-1 for tax reporting purposes.

My goal is to use this first house hack as a springboard for a consistently growing rental portfolio.I’d love to connect with other investors in the area, whether you’re a new investor like me or already have experience in the Columbus rental market.

Your hours and your spouse’s count together if you file jointly (spouses are treated as one taxpayer for material participation), but your property manager’s and contractors’ hours do not help you they actually work against the “no one worked more than me” test, which is why tracking everyone’s time is smart.What generally counts are operational and managerial activities: guest messaging, pricing, calendar management, coordinating repairs, interviewing cleaners/vendors, supervising work, purchasing furnishings/supplies, handling delivery issues (yes, even the Home Depot nightmare), interior design decisions tied to rent-ready use, and on-site setup.

The next step up is someone willing to spend thousands to "learn" how to syndicate larger transaction despite not having the balance sheet that warrants being responsible for someone else's money.The only other category of services I have consistently seen gain traction are asset protection providers who lean heavily into fear-based messaging.

Text messages, emails, phone calls and document everything.

If you touch it weekly, tax prep becomes a non-event.Your accountant should never ask you to dig through bank statementsThat’s a sign your data isn’t categorized consistently.

- Do you have any issues with consistently paying rent on the first of the month?

We focus on transparency: a written notice explaining the new rent, the effective date, and the reason for the adjustment (market changes, taxes, utilities, etc.).We also make sure the messaging is consistent, neutral, and fully compliant with all Fair Housing laws, no different terms, tone, or timelines based on who the tenant is.