I have been lurking the community for a while. Very intermittent, and now I have a new goal that coincides with life changes. My kids are transitioning to adults, I need to find a new place to live and will probably h...

Hey everyone -- my name is Colin and I am looking to get back into RE investing.  For background, I used to wholesale contracts about 12 years ago in Dallas.  Combo of driving for dollars, distressed listings that wer...

If you’re looking for a solid STR co-host in DC, check local Airbnb Facebook groups or the “Co-Host Marketplace” on Airbnb — lots of great local options there.Co-hosts usually charge less (10–20%) and offer flexibility, but you’ll stay more involved.

Quote from @Adam Wachter: Quote from @Rohullah Sharifi: Short-term rental (STR) activities require active participation and proper documentation to substantiate your involvement.

I just made the move to the Nashville area, and I’m excited to get involved in the local real estate community after selling all my rentals and my personal home in Minnesota.A little about me:I worked as an HVAC service technician for the past five years; now I’m looking to pivot into real estate full-time here in Tennessee.I previously held my real estate license in Minnesota, where I worked alongside other agents to learn the ropes and helped with showings and appointments they couldn’t attend.

In most cases, the property manager ends up being the one truly running day-to-day operations, which makes it hard for the IRS to see you as “materially participating.”To meet REP requirements, two things have to happen:-You (or your wife) need to spend more than 750 hours a year on real estate activities, and-Those hours have to make up more than half of total working time for the year.The challenge is proving that level of involvement when a property manager is already handling leasing, maintenance, and tenant issues.

Should I involve an attorney ahead of time to check for liens, back taxes, or other encumbrances that might transfer with the property?

Many investors are combining private funding + traditional debt to get deals done.What’s your take — are banks still involved, or is private money driving these deals now?

if you want to get involved in deals, go work for a real estate company.

I've also found it incredibly helpful to involve third-party vendors to assess any damage.