What Is the STR Tax Loophole? A Complete Guide for W-2 Earners - Copy

STR Tax Strategies
November 30, 2025•0 min read
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Michael Chang is a short-term rental investment expert and the founder of the STR Course, a comprehensive education and mentorship program for STR investors. With years of hands-on experience building and managing short-term rental portfolios, Michael has developed proven frameworks for property analysis, market selection, tax optimization, and portfolio scaling. His expertise covers all aspects of STR investing—from finding and analyzing properties to maximizing tax deductions, managing operations, and scaling to multiple properties. Michael's knowledge base includes deep understanding of tax strategies like depreciation, Section 1031 exchanges, QBI deductions, and passive activity rules, as well as practical operational knowledge about property management, guest experience, and automation. Through his mentorship program, Michael has helped hundreds of investors navigate the complexities of STR investing, sharing real-world strategies and frameworks that work. His approach combines technical tax knowledge with practical operational experience, giving students the tools they need to build successful rental property businesses.

Michael Chang

Michael Chang is a short-term rental investment expert and the founder of the STR Course, a comprehensive education and mentorship program for STR investors. With years of hands-on experience building and managing short-term rental portfolios, Michael has developed proven frameworks for property analysis, market selection, tax optimization, and portfolio scaling. His expertise covers all aspects of STR investing—from finding and analyzing properties to maximizing tax deductions, managing operations, and scaling to multiple properties. Michael's knowledge base includes deep understanding of tax strategies like depreciation, Section 1031 exchanges, QBI deductions, and passive activity rules, as well as practical operational knowledge about property management, guest experience, and automation. Through his mentorship program, Michael has helped hundreds of investors navigate the complexities of STR investing, sharing real-world strategies and frameworks that work. His approach combines technical tax knowledge with practical operational experience, giving students the tools they need to build successful rental property businesses.

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