If you set out to do the items I shared regularly you will actually cut down on liability and if a liability event occurs you will be far better prepared.

If you are interested, you can request to meet with them and/or submit an LOI detailing your offer on price, financing options, terms, and other items related to the purchase.If accepted, request Tax Returns for this business, and have an Accountant(reach out to me if you are looking for help with the Analytics of a business purchase) compare their financials to the Tax Return.

There are lots of due diligence items to complete to make sure permissions and titles are in order.  

On Tuesday I called in for an update and was told that Don "couldn't get comfortable" with the loan due to several items, all of which were provided and discussed via email over 4 weeks prior.  

., 900 SQ FT is TINY, I live 10 min from there and will not touch it .36k gross so about 20k net, ( MAX ) all in 375k, TERRIBLE deal 4% net , again terrible   Actually, the net will be less, Insurance will be about 10k, On top of the 6kish in taxes, and other items. 

The items you mention MOSTLY qualify.

Reach out to Lane and ask for some references.

However, this is a difficult qualification to meet, especially if you have a full-time job outside of real estate.Don’t worry if you aren’t able to qualify for REPS status, because there is another strategy that is referred to as a “loophole”, which is the STR strategy.Per Section 1.469-1T(e)(3)(ii)(A): there are six exceptions where your rental property income is not automatically considered to be “rental activity” and thus may unlock the door for being able to offset these losses against your active income.The average customer use is seven days or less.The average customer use is 30 days or less and significant personal services were provided (for example, daily housekeeping).Extraordinary personal services are provided, regardless of the duration of customer use.The rental is incidental to a non-rental activity.The property is available during defined business hours for non-exclusive use by various customers.The property is used in an activity conducted by an S Corporation, partnership or joint venture in which the taxpayer holds an interest.If your property qualifies by meeting one of the exceptions above, the next step is to demonstrate material participation in the rental activity.

These items are not permitted to biodegrade in traditional septic systems.Plumbing pipes are sensitive and must be checked regularly by scheduled plumbing professional.

., laundry facilities, pet fees).Fixed Expenses: Include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and property management fees.Variable Expenses: Include repairs, maintenance, utilities, and any unexpected costs.Capital Expenditures: Set aside a portion for future big-ticket items (e.g., roof replacement, appliance upgrades) as a reserve.3.