Bought a former bed & breakfast in a popular tourist spot which is essentially a 5-room motel with a manager’s unit.

DSCR seems to be growing in popularity due to flexibility and less paperwork — but I’d love to hear if others have seen any drawbacks when scaling with DSCR. 

Are fintech solutions, LinkedIn outreach, or professional memberships delivering the best results for you?  

That’s a normal path when people don’t do the study in year 1.Why that matters for youSince you’re planning to qualify as a Real Estate Professional in 2026 (and presumably materially participate in that rental activity in 2026), doing the cost seg in 2026 lines up better — that’s the year you can actually use the big deduction against other income.

Not all of your hours will count toward Real Estate Professional status.

It’s one of the most popular markets for new and out-of-state investors because of its affordable prices, strong rent demand, and landlord-friendly laws.I’m actually a real estate agent here in Memphis who helps out-of-state investors grow their portfolios and find strong, managed rental opportunities through FoundationPM.com.Would you like me to show you what a starter deal might look like here?

It has cost many people including myself a lot of unnecessary money and still is because you deal with the tax portion of opening unnecessary LLCs recommended by supposed professionals. 

Take Indiana or Ohio for example those state's have been the more popular go-to for my California investors.

If you say “I want to sublease your place,” most landlords tune out immediately.The key is to position yourself as a professional housing provider, not a risk.

In my experience hiring a professional costs less than the savings they have provided me.