Some have juiced that up too with all kind of party rental items. 

I was thinking I would create a course that involves a field trip to one of the flips I am working and pointing out all of the things they should catch and helping them understand rehab costs at a line item level.I am an expert in electrical and learned plumbing in the Coast Guard.

But being that they may see the insurance change it might pique their interest in that change … you can always ask them - most banks will gladly advise you of their policies regarding such items 4 plexes are attractive acquisitions… I’m not sure I would bump it to five if it were me.All the best!

I'll report back what I find out from two local commercial lendersWhat did your local commercial lenders say about this item?

I opted to have most items delivered — which the contractors appreciated.

You CANNOT depreciate the house if it’s for personal use, ONLY if it’s a rental use.So I can still depreciate the house, write off items I buy to furnish the home, maintain the home, and any costs associated with running it as an AirBnB when I am not using it for personal use?  

How are you paying for everyday items without a consistent income?

However, you can still claim the mortgage interest and property taxes for your personal use if you itemize deductions. 

I run into many of the same items as an Land use Engineer.

But there is that item #2!!!