Many millionaires keep rolling deals forward to defer taxes indefinitely.Capital Gains Treatment – When sales do happen, long-term gains are taxed at lower rates (0–20%), and depreciation recapture is 25%—still less than top ordinary income rates.Add these together, and you can see how someone with millions in real estate activity may show very little taxable income even though they’re cash-flowing like crazy.Caveat: This doesn’t mean it’s easy or risk-free.

However before the current restriction there were numerous homes that were STR eligible.

Cincinnati and Columbus chapters are very active here and nationally and a great resource for networking, recommended contractors/vendors and education.

Quote from @Ladarius Payne: Hey everyone, I’m new to the BiggerPockets platform but not just here to browse — I’m actively taking steps toward real estate investing with a strong focus on the BRRRR strategy. 

The IRS does not require you to organize your log by property, activity type, mileage, etc. 

For those who’ve been active in this space, are you noticing the same?

Due to the level of income generated from that business, it's unlikely that I'll pass that amount in my RE activities.

This trend is especially visible in Columbus since the market here is so active right now with strong population growth, job creation, and tons of companies moving in like Intel, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Honda.

Have a lender who also educated you through the process and a real estate agent who knows the area you've already done your own research on as well.Know the passive activity rules: Early losses may be limited depending on your overall income and activity level.

This is a great place to network and find opportunities, so sharing your experience and staying active will definitely help as you look to expand.