The action of bringing a buyer and seller together in exchange for consideration is Brokering real estate.

The other consideration...are you exempt from the provision? 

The other consideration is capital gains taxes.

Converting your single-family home into a rental property involves several considerations to protect yourself and ensure smooth operations: Establish an LLC:Liability Protection: Holding the rental property in an LLC can protect your personal assets from potential lawsuits related to the property.Tax Benefits: An LLC can offer tax advantages, such as pass-through taxation, where rental income is taxed at your individual income tax rate.Insurance:Landlord Insurance: Ensures coverage for property damage, liability claims, and loss of rental income.Umbrella Policy: Provides additional liability coverage beyond your landlord insurance, offering extra protection.Deductions:Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: Continue to deduct these expenses.Depreciation: Depreciate the cost of the property over 27.5 years, excluding the land value.Maintenance and Repairs: Deduct costs related to maintaining the property.Property Management Fees: Deduct fees paid to the property manager.Filing Taxes:Schedule E: Report rental income and expenses on Schedule E of your tax return.Separate Accounts: Maintain separate bank accounts for rental income and expenses to simplify bookkeeping.Lease Agreement:Solid Lease Terms: Ensure your lease agreement is thorough, covering rent amount, due date, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction terms.Legal Review: Have the lease agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws.Tenant Screening:Background Checks: Perform credit, criminal, and eviction history checks on prospective tenants.References: Contact previous landlords and employers for references.Property Management:Regular Inspections: Schedule regular property inspections to ensure it's being maintained properly.Maintenance Fund: Set aside a reserve fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance.Moving Out of State:Communication: Maintain open communication with your property manager.

Keep in mind separating utilities so each unit has their own is an entirely separate factor you'll want to take into consideration other wise the bill gets put onto the landlord if you don't have things separated, over time that becomes a huge expense.

They usually take a decent size percentage of the gross monthly profits so that would be something to take into consideration as well

It is currently renting at almost 2x the mortgage, so there is a strong consideration to keep it.

.- I gave them a reasonable offer to replace the carpet with small consideration for them and I also offered them to move out and not pay the lease breakage fee, both of these they rejected- They then called the city inspector.  

It's so bad I think most realtors don't even ever give it consideration. 

Here are some key considerations to aid your decision-making process:Diversification: While the allure of Cape Coral's potential cash flow is undeniable, diversification can be a prudent strategy.