Put 2-3 markets overlayed over each other and you can easily see which market is going to be a rollercoaster ride.

The most successful loans are those that do not procrastinate and get the appraisers In ASAP so you can get over any unexpected bump in the underwriting process.

But this is definitely a CPA question because the IRS rules are based on your AGI and phase out if your AGI is over $100k.

There's no doubt you'll find success over time!

Don't spend time looking for something that doesn't exist.

In person is better than over the phone if possible, as I have been told by annoyed or lazy clerks "NO STR allowed" as that was the easy button to get me off the phone, or if they are anti STR. 

Just a few counterpoints - The home office deduction being a red flag has not been true for over a decade.

Yes it does 90% but you still have to look over it or double check accuracy like you said.  

The first lender I worked with had gone into lending because on his first commercial flip we lost over 250k because of a contractor.

We have taken over several buildings in Berwyn from clients who have moved out a few years back, and that I get.