@Sol BergrenBP had a legend on their podcast episode 399: Jeff Thorman who discussed this common problem.My experience there's a handful of root causes:- Subfloor is not level - in which case this is bound to happen no matter how well you installed- Improper installation - I've found the planks seem tight when they typically have a small bit they could get tighter which is why I always use a scrap piece of the interlocking flooring, then while installing each piece of flooring, I pull into place manually as best I could, then use the scrap flooring to lock into the open side of the piece I'm installing and tap with a hammer as needed until the pieces is truly secure in place.

So, if you secure just 1 or 2 bookings under 7 days, you could potentially meet the criteria, provided you demonstrate material participation and proper active management of the property.

This is why Market Analysis, with NO emotional rationalizations, is so important, before you buy. 

But you need to take the emotional aspect out of it otherwise you'll get eaten alive in the long run.

He played on my emotions - it's easier than finding properties and dealing with tenants, PMs, etc.

Earnest money deposits are often required to secure a purchase agreement, signaling a buyer's serious intent to sellers.

That makes late payments less impactful on  e, but still emotionally draining.  

Preparing now by securing capital and building investor networks positions you to seize forthcoming opportunities as market conditions change.

. $750kThis is more of an emotional project for me.

The time has come to secure permeant financing on them.