Hey @John Nocera, long distance BRRRR is a great way to build a real estate portfolio.

Running an Airbnb or short-term rental can be an incredible cash flow machine — but it can also turn into a tax nightmare if you don’t know the rules.Here’s the good news: the IRS treats short-term rentals differently from traditional long-term rentals — and if you structure things right, you can unlock powerful deductions, reduce taxable income, and keep way more of your profit.So, let’s talk about the Airbnb tax secrets every host should know in 2025.1.

And/Or@Stuart Udis's prudent advice (I certainly agree with) should be followed re: effective, pro-active management to reduce your overall risk.For more button-down: umbrella insurance policy.

Are ya'll doing long term rentals there? 

We don’t just process rent—we create connection.This month, that connection turned into something remarkable:We featured a long-time tenant in our first Tenant of the Month newsletter.She’s been resilient through serious health challenges—always communicative, always accountable.One of our owners, moved by her story, stepped in to cover her rent as a gift—on her birthday.This is the Ripple Effect of Kindness in action: strong tenant relationships create stable properties, happy neighbors, and owners proud of their investments.Building wealth isn’t only about numbers on a spreadsheet.

You can leave mini splits in and buy moveable units for the tenants which are cost effective and could be a good alternative until you can afford the mini split placement. 

The ones who use it effectively are usually just working smarter and valuing their time, just my thoughts, and trying to change people's minds on it.Thank you for your insight. 

Seller credits can cover closing costs, reduce your interest rate, or even fund repairs—all tools that can lower your effective cost of money.When you’re writing offers, think strategically:If you plan to hold long-term, a rate buydown can outperform a small discount.If you plan to refi or sell soon, weigh whether the upfront savings align with your timeline.Before you send your next offer, ask yourself: Would I rather have a $10k cut or a $10k credit?

I’ve followed BiggerPockets for years and finally decided to start buying after a lot of studying.I had a strong year in crypto and wanted to use real estate to offset those gains while building long-term wealth.

Hey Chris,My wife and I are owner-operators who’ve transitioned into managing a few nearby short-term rentals for others after scaling our own portfolio.