The answer is that if there is a lien prior in right to the foreclosing bank, and it goes to sale and you end up being the successful bidder, you will take title with the liens that were prior in right.

If the expenses associated with your STR are prior to the IN SERVICE date, then most of those expenses may need to be depreciated rather than deducted. 

I see your situation as different from situations where a rent payment made by a personal check that got lost in the mail, because in that situation, the tenant can simply cancel the prior check and issue a new one to you.

But they do not IMPORT prior period data. 

And that’s what ppl think they can find if they listen to real estate podcasts that set improper expectations (and really just want them to spend money on their products/deals)That being said year 1/2 can be rough with unexpected (should have expected) repairs from the prior owner.

Tineco and Bissell seem to be the top brands but they are pricey and you will have to instruct your cleaners how to use them.

Prior going to the conference my fear was that most of the people going to the conference was in the single family homes and we wouldn't be as much of value to each other.

Most of these concerns should have been understood prior to going under contract.

Review the lease, especially if it was prior to you. 

If you must rent during prior or during listing, consider a shorter lease, or healthy terms for an incentive to the new buyer.