Whatever increases the level of privacy on your rentals should increase it's value, possibly its rental rate. 

It appraised for 115k more than I bought it for so already have six figures in equity - will increase outdoor parking and raise rents over time.

It sounds like a trainwreck on paper...and things usually go better on paper than in real life I would suggest saving, increasing your income streams, and learning in the meantime while you save. 

Increased Capital Availability.

Wouldn't you expect that of any tax professional you engage? 

Biggest take away is permitting timelines continue to increase!

Let's jump right in.The Power of Short-Term Rental Tax Strategy:Short-term rentals offer a unique opportunity to offset your W2 income with real estate losses, thanks to an increasingly popular STR tax loophole.

Put up other collateral or increase your offer.

Its a 4bed 4bath, and the plan is to do a light rehab after the current lease ends, get new tenants and increase rents a little bit.

I'm thinking of offering $450K (cash and bank loan), make improvements as leases end, and then refi and increase rents as necessary.