I don't see them ever reversing the regulations.

What other concepts could be added to list of options? 

If you ever want to get together for coffee and bounce ideas off of each other from one newbie to another, let me know!  

There is almost no scenario where a condo would ever positive cash flow while servicing debt, and very little positive cash flow with no debt.If your budget only allows for a condo, find a better place to put your money to work.   

It sounds like you sold, but if we can ever help with anything in the future please don't hesitate to reach out, even if I can't help someone in my network probably can.

Me and my partner moved from Utah to Maryland for school recently and we have a townhouse that we are looking to rent. we are currently remodeling and changing a few things before renting. what are the first steps to change my primary to a rental I lived there for about two years.

No, channeling it through a partnership will not change your tax situation at all.

They also, last minute, changed an 8 bed Fourplex to a 6 bed.

If you ever want to chat or need advice, feel free to reach out.

I understand the concept insofar as if I'd purchased the property, the basis would be what I'd paid it.