The IRS treats STRs differently from long-term rentals if the average guest stay is 7 days or less.

Hi all,I invest in, and manage, single family long term rentals.  

That being said, these rates are “SHORT-TERM”…not the longer term rates that mortgages use.

They usually have a pulse on which agents understand investor deals and which neighborhoods make sense for long term rentals.

Hi there,I'm a rookie investor trying to understand the risk/reward characteristics of long term v short term rentals.I have a hypothesis that the latter would be better for cash flow, but am unsure about that idea in this particular market.Those who are well versed, can you share your insight?

From my experience with Midwest markets, investors who focus on stabilized, move-in-ready properties often see more predictable cash flow early while still benefiting from long-term appreciation.

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $2,300,000

Cash invested: $1,100,000

This building needed some desperate attention. It was run poorly by the ...

I’ve been speaking with different investors about their strategies in commercial real estate, and it seems like some prefer shorter-term financing for flexibility, while others lock into long-term stability.For those investing in commercial spaces:How do you decide between short-term vs. long-term loans?

@Jenny Smith Since neither of you currently qualifies as a Real Estate Professional (REP), your $90K in cost segregation depreciation from long-term rentals will generate passive losses, which can offset your $120K in passive business income, but not your $140K W-2 income.

Love seeing long-term thinking like this Turning a singlefamily home into a retirement investment plan shows the power of patience and adding value over time.