The real change is tax characterization: a hotel-style operation is typically reported on Schedule C and can be subject to self-employment tax, while a true STR without substantial services is usually reported on Schedule E and is not subject to self-employment tax.

I have a great credit score, am employed, etc.  

A good way to gauge interest is to check Furnished Finder and Facebook housing groups for Austin to see how often listings are getting inquiries and what average rates look like.If your property is in a good location (near hospitals, downtown, or major employers), it could be a great time to make the switch.

I’ve been seeing more investors use asset utilization loans lately, qualifying based on their liquid assets or portfolio instead of income or tax returns.For experienced investors or self-employed borrowers, this seems like a powerful way to unlock equity and keep scaling even when write-offs limit income on paper.Has anyone here closed a deal using this type of financing?

Mortgages ended the day down 4/32nds.With key releases like CPI, retail sales, and employment reports still on hold, traders are leaning heavily on assumptions rather than hard data.

Indy’s been steady rather than “red-hot,” but demand is strong in many pockets, especially around major employers and the inner suburbs you mentioned.

I’m curious if I’m missing anything to my list so far I have (per zip code) also I currently invest in the Lansing area.Projects in the next 10 years (expected start and end date) Average household income Crime score Average home price Population growth past 10 yearsWho are the major employers And vacancy rate Job growth Tenet demographics& government and taxesAs Drew said, this is overkill...and you're missing a few things as well. 

If the city or county is big enough they have a whole division for real estate (that was my old employer when I was a firefighter).

Also, checking landlord references should absolutely already be a part of your profiling process, as well as checking the employment status and making sure that their paychecks and any proof of employment line up.Number three: Should you go ahead and list those two townhomes now?

If you have tax profits and you are a real estate professional the S Corp will allow you to avoid some or all of the 15+% self employment tax.