Got it all up and running and we have reservations coming in. Definitely

So actually it is possible to walk away from a sale with a huge taxable gain and no cash from the sale to pay it.the way to avoid tax and access your equity is to sell and do a 1031 exchange so the tax is indefinitely deferred while you add properties to your portfolio.

Some things you can do is charge a flat rate and cover the difference or call the utility company and get a 12 month average and make that a part of the rents.3: Personally I don't believe in furnishing or supplying anything for my rentals because my market simply doesn't call for it.4: Depending on your area and what the replacement cost for that building is, inflation can effect your policy differently, for this one I would call your provider and ask.5: Common areas much like an HOA would charge, put a common element/area clause in the lease stating the tenant is responsible for a percentage of costs for upkeep of common areas.6: This may depend on state laws, but I would look into if your area requires ADA compliant signage but if you wanted to put a no smoking sign so long as it's stipulated in the lease then it's your call.7: You can't always do much about guests so long as they don't stay indefinitely or cause a danger to other tenants.

They might ask you to get a written letter from your employer stating that you are allowed to work remotely indefinitely.

This has created quite a difficult situation for me with a note due on December 15th.(2) This loan (I’m calling it a bridge loan) is required to retire a 6-month hard money loan and allow me to season the property for a full year…at which time I will acquire institutional lending to hold indefinitely.

It's good indefinitely.

Before discovering financial independence (FIRE) and REI, we planned on renting indefinitely.

If the answer is indefinitely you are probably in a strong position.  

Currently purchasing a multi-family dwelling that we intend to rent indefinitely After weighing the LLC vs Personal Umbrella Policy debate I was leaning towards the umbrella for this first unit.

It's true- landlording is a get rich slow scheme, but the tax benefits and time committment are right for me and my family, and I have equity and cash flow that will take care of us indefinitely.