This also added AC to the property which it didn’t have before. 

I ask to take a walk through and document the current condition as my agreement states they can not damage the property during this process. and of course don't give them anything until you have walked through verified they are out and have voluntarily handed over keys. 

Went and viewed about 10 properties, made an offer on one without a buyer's agent, so that the selling agent would double end the deal and they accepted a below ask offer at a time when prices were climbing.How did you finance this deal?

3) How well prepped was your property?

Also, what is the equity in the property?

The reason I post this here is because I got totally different answers from two CPAsHere is the story:I bought the house as investment property and run it as STR for the last two years.

If you are living there you can keep the 4% rate.If you are not living there you can rent it out to pay for the property taxes. 

If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental.

There's actually a huge oversupply of properties in Tulum and none of my friends who own property there make anything close to that!

Going to property tours inspired me to obtain my real estate license in the state of Georgia; and look further into property investing and helping others achieve their real estate goals.