Since rules vary by state, checking with your state real estate commission or a local attorney is the safest move. 

If you’re a real estate investor looking for creative ways to minimize your tax burden while making extra income, the Augusta Rule could be the solution you’ve been seeking.

Alternative Asset Spotlight: Considerations for private equity–like exposures inside SDIRAs.1) Policy & Regulatory UpdatesRoth Catch-Up Catch-22 and Regulatory TimingWhat changed:Final IRS/ Treasury regulations confirm that, while the SECURE 2.0 mandatory Roth catch-up rules are legislated, the formal compliance deadline for plan sponsors generally applies after 2026 — with administrative transition relief and good-faith reliance permitted through implementation.

Hey All,Arvada is proposing updates to its short-term rental rules, and the biggest change is Only ONE STR license per person would be allowed (down from up to three today).This would apply regardless of whether the property is owner-occupied or not, with a phase-down period for existing owners.This could significantly impact small investors who own multiple STRs in Arvada or were planning to scale.For operators with multiple STRs today in Arvada or other states, what’s the cleanest way you’d unwind or reposition properties under a one-license cap??

And my response is always that first you need to know the Airbnb laws, because there are some areas that do really well ... but only people grandfathered in under old rules are allowed to do short-term rentals.First Know Thy Laws!

That’s certainly what pushed me to look elsewhere.That said, I’ve always found “best markets” discussions a little unsatisfying.Rules of thumb like the 1% rule are great, but they tend to focus on a single dimension.

The W-9 gives you the info you need (tax ID, entity type, etc.) and protects you on your end.

Most landlords use the rule of thumb "Monthly income 3x rent" and that is good. 

If an applicant has an adequate credit score, no criminal or eviction history, their identity is verified, and they can provide proof of income, there's a pretty incredibly low chance their income is not accurate.

@Matthew Bonaski If you are relying on a mortgage to acquire the property, your identity is already a matter of public record through the recorded loan.