I also wonder if some hosts only list during football season and then transition to mid-term rentals (MTRs) the rest of the year.New Tax Changes Coming in January 2025Starting January 2025, Airbnb will automatically collect and remit the 5% tourist tax for Gainesville.

I also wanted to benefit from tax saving before the years end with a new property purchase.

Owning has advantages that LL does not such as no vacancy, typically lower maintenance/cap ex versus being occupied by tenants, and often property tax breaks. 

I had to redo everything they did on my taxes. 

Maybe the section 8 person can help advise you, but I'm certain they will give a disclaimer with anything they say that you still need to consult your own lawyer or read the rules.

(that means I work for Airbnb as an independent contractor, a paid, by Airbnb, consultant to new Hosts).Here is my "tip" that I send to new Hosts:"Pricing is key and worth doing some homework.

Investors get stuck and cannot cash out because of tax complications.

This is obviously much better than $1,400 per month.On top of that, you will now get 2x the depreciation write-off so your taxes should go down.On top of that, you will now get 2x the appreciation when real estate price go up.On top of that, your tenants are helping you pay down the loan, initially at about $100/mo for both properties, which gradually gets better and better.On top of that, you now have more units so if one or two goes vacant, you have more renters covering the losses of the vacant units.If you want to keep these properties, I would do a cash-out refi and go buy more rental real estate.

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

Zero capital gain tax, next to zero income tax, property Tax is super small.