Nobody much reads written materials anymore.

In which case, splitting out the rental portion of the activity from the operating portion would help reduce the exposure to self employment tax3) One is a qualified real estate professional for tax purposes...but wouldn't be a material participant in the hotel activity. 

We appreciate your business, and we hope you continue to be happy in your home.In recent months, property taxes and school taxes have increased, and the costs of labor, materials and insurance premiums have increased significantly.

NBT Bank had/has a promotional 6.5% commercial rate they were advertising this month. 

COVID, of course, didn't help much to get this idea materialized.

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Cost Savings:By acting as your own general contractor, you can potentially save money by avoiding the markup that professional GCs add to subcontractor fees and materials costs.2.

Are they hosting open houses, networking with neighbors that might know someone, promoting the listing for the reasons you listed? 

In declining his offer I would go ahead and set the expectation that you are granting him a promotional rent for this lease period only  and he should expect a rent increase at lease renewal.

I’m seeing that some investors advocate for higher end materials when you can-granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile bathroom.