What other company offers business income loss and up to 15k for dealing with squatters?

That said, I can handle it when necessary and have successfully built multiple self-started businesses and ventures in real estate investing (REI).

Make sure you talk to a Banker or Loan officer that is well versed in both SE (Self Employed) income and also Non/QM programs.One tip I will give you as a Banker is open up a "Business Checking account" and for the next 12 months pay "Everything" out of that account. 

Looking to connect with other working parents who started this business adventure in their early 40's and made it work!

If they work independently, set their schedule, and use their resources, they might qualify as a 1099 contractor, but misclassification risks IRS penalties.Wages for W-2 employees and payments to 1099 contractors are both deductible business expenses, but compliance is key.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You can do this with almost any business, as long as you are bringing in the clients, leads, deals and etc..

Quote from @Rafael Ramos: I’m Rafael, a business owner based in Florida, and I’m looking for some advice to craft the best real estate investment strategy.

What type of business do you own?

Quote from @Gary Campanaro: I wouldn't consider it unless it were agreed to up front.Cancellations are part of her business, and she needs to accept that.

The vacation side is more of a business and requires a lot more work but the affordable housing side is less labor intensive.