Your home is beautiful and is just down the street from where I live.

I go on Fiverr and search for illustrated maps, for $20 you can get someone to create an amazingly beautiful map for you.

I found a beautiful rural property far below market value but it has a hand dug well.

All states have some degree of crime but there are also beautiful areas thriving, that have little to no crime.

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.

The real beauty of real estate is that you can benefit from appreciation while also using depreciation to reduce your taxable income.Other powerful concepts many investors miss include strategically timing capital gains to be offset, leveraging 1031 exchanges, and using creative financing strategies to keep your portfolio growing.And like Janet mentioned, it really depends on several moving parts, your other income sources, where you are in your investment journey, and what other investments or businesses you have.

I looked at York 20 years ago, beautiful old properties were so inexpensive and with what felt like great potential but too far in the future for my  needs at the time.

Under the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill," 100% bonus depreciation was reinstated for qualified property acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025.

But it is the reason why some hosts thrive long term while others lose money, shut down, or are forced to pivot under pressure.Let’s talk about what actually decides whether your short term rental succeeds.Why Market Selection Matters More Than Interior DesignYou can have the most beautifully designed property with every amenity guests love, but if the city suddenly restricts short-term rentals, the neighborhood pushes back, tourism demand is unstable, or licensing and tax costs eat into your margins, décor and pricing strategies won’t save the investment.

I found a beautiful rural property far below market value but it has a hand dug well.