I wouldn't hire a contractor from 500 miles away for a job that big without meeting them face to face.

Anyone who has stayed in STRs before has had the experience of picking a place that has had great reviews and the pictures were really nice, but when you get there half the stove burners don't work, the hot tub goes out of order twice and the airport flight path is overhead.

I don’t even care if it’s ours, just get out and meet people.

So, the 500+ hours you worked could potentially count for this year.Once you hire a property management company, it can be harder to meet material participation requirements, but if you're still heavily involved in maintaining and updating the property, it could help.

My portfolio is approximately 1,300 units, made up primarily of single family rental portfolios with some multifamily properties, spread across several states.I’m spending more time in Tucson as of late, and I am starting to expand my operation into this area, thus I would like to meet established investors, lenders, agents, and anyone involved in rental housing or acquisitions.

Quote from @Aimee Cabanas: So, to manage showings, walk throughs and meeting the seller, would you recommend having an eager investor in that area or teaming up with an estate agent?

It is recommended to consult with a qualified real estate CPA or tax professional to ensure you meet all the requirements and properly implement the tax strategy.

I have gone to Moore county for investor friends and meet ups.

Hey @Jason Garriga, great to meet you!

Do you have any info on roof, hvac, hot waterHope this helps!