Under any scenario, any state, someone who sits on their rights and lets someone get into the weeds to the benefit of the person who sat on their rights, will NOT have those "rights" enforced by the courts.  

I'm not a professional Tax person.

David, do you know any Hard money lenders that would allow a person to wrap their loan without doing a balloon? 

I personally think it really depends on how much value will it add to the property and if the town will allow it. 

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It's been 2.5 years since I purchased my first property and now that everything in my personal life has slowed down I'm back on the horse and ready to find my next investment.

You must report rental income on Schedule E and can deduct rental expenses like repairs, maintenance, property taxes, mortgage interest (allocated between personal and rental use), and depreciation for the rented portion.

Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Do you think they're worth the investment, or do most buyers still prefer in-person showings? 

Quote from @Irina Badal: I heard for anonymity purpose it’s advisable to set up a personal residence trust.