It's also in a hotbed of tech talent employed by other giants, such as Amazon and IBM.Nvidia and Dell have forged a strong partnership as the latter's infrastructure solutions group is using the former's AI optimized servers, and have committed to building an AI factory together.

Fed Governor Christopher Waller recently voiced support for a 25-basis-point cut, citing signs of labor market cooling and the temporary inflationary effects of new tariffs.

My family and I recently relocated to Worcester, MA, and we’re currently operating one of our residential properties as a short-term rental (STR).I’m seeking some guidance and insight regarding tax implications and optimization strategies for STRs.

This would benefit me by not worrying as much about completion time, cost of materials and labor, they'd have some skin in the game etc.What do you think?

If you are investing out of state you will need to pay a STR management company who's rates are going to start at 20%, which does not include furniture design, installs, shipping, set up, etc... the labor alone on setting the STR up will bleed you dry.I don't know what a little capital means to you, money is relative after all, but to me I would suggest house hacking is a far better strategy.  

Other options (as Drew mentioned):Given you're near a hospital, medium-term rentals (MTRs) might be worth exploring—platforms like Furnished Finder or even direct outreach to travel nurse agencies could be a way to boost income without the high turnover and management headaches of STRs.Ultimately, your decision might come down to your primary goal: Are you optimizing for cashflow now, long-term appreciation, or portfolio growth?

Add in tariffs, and it’s a double hit.What you said about that $499K spec home now costing $660K in Milwaukee is the perfect real-world example of this compounding effect — exchange rates + supply costs + labor shortages = permanent price resets.Long-term, I think we’ll see:Delayed new construction starts due to tighter marginsInvestors pivoting more to value-add and repositioning existing stock rather than building newIncreased focus on local sourcing and prefab to control costsAnd possibly, more institutional buyers pushing into lower-tier markets as affordability worsens elsewhere

I would anticipate about $30k per unit or between $200-$250k total, BUT I'm not familiar with labor/construction costs in this area.

Sometimes Rabbu can be optimistic on occupancy or nightly rates, especially if the property isn’t fully optimized with design, marketing, or management.With $100K down, you’ve got great flexibility.

LTRs offer stability, while STRs can produce higher returns, but come with more risk and management needs.STR Tax Advantage: If you materially participate (100+ hours and more than anyone else), you can qualify for the STR loophole, allowing bonus depreciation to offset W-2 income, without needing full REPS status.Use Cost Segregation: Ask your CPA about doing a cost seg study to accelerate depreciation, especially if 100% bonus depreciation returns in 2025.Backup Options: If managing real estate feels overwhelming, consider a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) for a passive 1031 route, or an installment sale to spread the tax burden over time.Meet with your CPA and 1031 intermediary to ensure your reinvestment strategy is tax-optimized and aligns with your comfort level on risk and management.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.