The chickens do take a little more time to roost, but we're not going to see the residential side get smashed.

It's a chicken or the egg thing- no one will book your property as an STR if it isn't furnished, but I don't think you can capitalize those expenses until it's in service. 

That would be like McD's charging $7 for a small order of fries because it takes just as much work as a $9 combo.Let me guess!

Certainly beats driving to a rental at midnight when your guests lock themselves out or monitoring your guests turning the thermostat down to 65 degrees and frying your HVAC unit.Ultimately, the decision depends on your comfort level.

The chickens have come home to roost--we are going to sit in a period of higher inflation, higher rates, limited inventory(due to less homebuilding + low rates).

So you may not be covered for a month's rent - don't count that chicken yet.4) Assuming you can hold them responsible for rent, you should still get the property turned as quickly as possible to avoid the vacancy loss.5) Determine the loss in physical damages, vacancy, etc. and send them a bill. 

You're not a spring chicken.

City of Daytona is 6 months, Volusia 30 days, @Ian Fried, yes, glad you found this as you don't want to learn the hard way. 

Originally posted by @Julie Fry:@Nicholas I’m from Fairbanks!

I would think the IRS has bigger fish to fry than a home owner trying to save $10-$30k on their tax bill.