We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.  

I have thought about renting out my primary residence because I could potentially have someone else paying my mortgage and the rental income would pay the mortgage and also put about an additional 600 month in my pocket.

Or is it the volume of ongoing flips that will benefit the most with a project manager due to economies of scale?

One of the biggest benefits we can offer over a hotel or large apt buildings. 

Lot next door- possibly building additional home someday.

Always talk to your CPA to see if you qualify.That said, the benefits are definitely worth it if you do.

For me, I’m looking for a STR that I can self manage so that I can take advantage of the tax benefits of offsetting my w2 income while actively participating in the STR. 

Even if you had to exceed that, as single you could convert an additional $485,050 above the $63,350 (or $503,350 if married) and you’d only be taxed at the 15% LTCG tax rate (not counting any state if applicable).Each year I’d get my taxable income as low as possible to give myself as much ‘room’ as possible in the 0% tax bracket and convert the max amount possible.

In addition, there are also different rules with regards to Timeline as well as identification that you need to follow if you want 1031 to be possible for you as an investor.

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