I allowed my international partners to use my physical address and then they went paperless. 

Dividends are typically taxed as ordinary income, but a portion may be considered a tax-deferred return of capital or may qualify for a lower capital gains tax rate.Cost Segregation StudyA cost segregation study is a detailed analysis of a property that aims to reclassify certain components as personal property or land improvements.

The hard money loan component can help you access capital quickly, but keep in mind the higher interest rates and shorter term of the loan.The key with value-add projects is to ensure you have a solid plan for the rehab and an accurate cost estimate, as these can often run over budget or take longer than expected.

I work as boots on the ground with a lot of OOS/international investors. 

If you have time on your side and flexibility in your schedule I would suggest finding a local firm that you can intern or work for.

I'm a fellow Montrealer here and, for the reasons you mentioned, I've been investing internationally over the last few years.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

But this is only one component of ROI.

Expedia (via Vrbo) can be great for reaching a broader audience, especially international travelers.

However, the 1031 exchange only applies to the real estate component or real property, of the business, not the business itself or its non-real estate assets.In other words, while you can exchange real estate used in your business for other like-kind real estate, the business itself, including goodwill, equipment, and other non-real estate assets, does not qualify for a 1031 exchange.To maximize your tax deferral, focus on the real estate portion of the sale.