Any clever ways around this?

That being said, there will probably be clever tax planning moves that can be made prior to the end of 2017 once more information is available. 

They put a window unit air conditioner in there so that was clever.

Remember to factor in extra costs associated with STRs cleaning can be passed on but utilities, cable, internet, toiletries, replacing worn towels and linens.

You can also draft a clever door hanger or short letter informing sellers you are interested in buying their home or property. 

You'll need plans from an engineer or architect with experience in designing them, because a lot of the work has to be custom inside, and they need to be clever to find storage in creative areas.

Has anyone here tried the clever investor program being promoted by Cody Sperber?

Examples of services that would be considered “substantial” are:Cleaning of the rental each day while the property is occupied by the same guests.Changing bed sheets and other linens each day while the property is occupied by the same guests.Concierge services.Conducting guest tours and outings.Providing meals and entertainment (like providing breakfast each morning).Providing transportation.Providing other “hotel-like” services.At the end of the day, the more you look like a hotel or “true” bed & breakfast, the better the chance that you will need to report your income from the rental on a Schedule C, and pay self-employment taxes on that income.https://markjkohler.com/how-a-short-term-vacation-...

I wanted to make sure I have have a good understanding on what wholesaling is and how it works fo I went out and read a lot of book and bought a course from Clever Investor (idk if you guys know about it).

It will need to be furnished or at least mostly furnished though because that's what guests expect (dishes, linens, etc.)