I use a schedule E and do not have an LLC or business name, so can I purchase the vehicle under my personal name and take section 179?

To throw a wrench into things, if we were talking about real property/structures that were being short term rented, it's possible/likely that your depreciation period would be 39 years, not 27.5.However, a vehicle - which is what an RV is, regardless of how you're using it - is 5 year property.

What is the financing vehicle? 

Multiple vehicles of storing money; fixed income, equities, crypto, alt investments, real estate, etc.What avenue makes the most sense for you to get into real estate?

If that's not an option, I would recommend he look into his state and local municipalities' rules on how to handle abandoned vehicles.

For example, if your driveway only fits two cars, you need to know if tenants plan to bring several vehicles, as this could lead to parking violations and HOA fines.Don’t forget to screen pets, too!

I found it to be a great vehicle while I was working a W2 job as an engineer.  

This means that someone who makes $43,000/year would now eligible to buy this room condo, and have access to a vehicle through which to build equity in an asset as an alternative to paying rent. 

Maybe you are needing a new vehicle for your real estate business - they can help ensure this vehicle is on the list that qualifies.

Sharing this idea in case others can comment on it.Hi @Joaquin Camarasa, hope everything is fine.Investing with a vehicle like a Spanish SL (equivalent of an LLC in the US) would be interesting to research as from that moment it doesn't matter if you are a US citizen or living still in the US.