There are a number of “tests” that have been established by courts, yet each situation is somewhat unique.  

These unique properties command premium rates and higher occupancy because they are booked as part of the guest's total vacation experience, making them stand out from the noise.If the high upfront cost of a themed home is a concern, consider the Florida coast as an alternative.

For the speed and unique set up we got 100k funding fee and 30% apr on the note.

I would look at a HELOC first with any local banks/credit unions as sometimes they have unique programs.

The lender should be able to give you more guidance when they have the complete picture of everything you are trying to do.From a tax perspective, house hacking a multi-family has some unique implications: the portion you live in isn’t deductible, but the rental unit’s expenses mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and even a portion of renovation costs, can often be deducted or depreciated.

--if you have a mentor now, at this early stage, they may lead you down a path that just doesn't match up with your unique skills/interests/goals (which are all still evolving).

It’s a really interesting niche with unique dynamics.

This allowed us greater visibility on the algorithms without giving much away as most times when people book these they are not refundable anyways.Now for our larger, more unique and/or luxurious properties, they sometimes book almost a year out.

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.

The NEPA market has some very unique opportunities if you are careful in analyzing your properties.