There is no way the house would rent as much if it was rented as a whole versus by room. 

Based on the information that you have given, the loan application would be in your name since you seem to be the only one employed and use the rental income (75% of rent) to fully qualify you using your employment income, rental income versus your liabilities.

If the ROI seems low or if the renovation costs are prohibitive, selling might be a more practical option.Cash Flow Analysis: Currently, your property isn't cash-flowing positively when considering your mortgage, management fees, taxes, and other expenses versus your rental income.

Neither of these require income verification and much easier to navigate versus conventional. 

@Zach EdelmanMost will use the lower of Lease versus Fair Market Rent as determined by the appraisal. 

The agents that actually help these buyers are the ones at times working the hardest due to all the back-and-forth negotiations that need to be done versus someone 50% down placing an offer with no need for closing cost covered etc.

The decision to use Schedule E or Schedule C for reporting rental income from house hacking can depend on various factors, including the nature of your rental activities and how you've structured your rental business.Schedule E is typically used to report rental real estate income and expenses for individuals who own rental properties as investments or passive income sources.Schedule C, on the other hand, is used for reporting income and expenses from self-employment or business activities, including activities that are considered to be actively managed.The interpretation of the tax code and the determination of which schedule to use can vary based on individual circumstances and the tax preparer's expertise.Your tax preparer may reference relevant sections of the IRS tax code, such as IRS Publication 527 (Residential Rental Property), IRS Publication 334 (Tax Guide for Small Business), or other applicable publications and regulations.Factors that might influence the decision include the level of involvement in managing the rental property, the intent to generate passive income versus active business income, and the structure of your rental business (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC).Ultimately, it's essential to work with a tax advisor or accountant who understands your specific situation, goals, and the nuances of rental property taxation.

Part of the agent’s process will be to reach out and find out how much compensation the seller would be able or willing to commit to, versus how much compensation you are responsible for.If there is no buyer broker agreement in place, you are free to do as you wish, however, if you want representation and were hoping the seller will pay your agent, the agent should be the one to reach out to the seller first to make inquiries and secure a compensation agreement with the seller.  

Going through the different information can be confusing, especially when it comes to choosing between 2 or 3 bedrooms versus larger homes.

Sometimes it's ambiguous, but even then, why should I bother with the company that has numerous unresolved lawsuits, versus another company that is virtually the same but has none.