I do want to say there are reasons why someone might want to pay a years rent up front - maybe they recd a bonus or a payout of some kind - or an inheritance - and they want to put some of it to rent - this is totally understandable... 

Oh yeah, bonus feature of moving to Arkansas, you’re Florida income will become taxable by Arkansas as well. :-)

These assets qualify for 100% bonus depreciation as well as regular depreciation and section 179 expense rules.

They offered me a six figure income with great monthly bonuses.

If yes, he/she has an understanding of real estate.There are some unique tax laws as it pertains to real estate - 1031 exchange, Cost segregation studies(bonus depreciation), Section 179 Expense, Real Estate Professional Status, etcBest of luck

Purchase price: $45,000 bonus unit rented on AirBnB

That equity you refer to as a "bonus" is your answer. 

This large 3/2 home with a large bonus room is nearly 100 years old, but it is still in good condition, and has been updated with new HVAC, insulation, electrical (installed by previous owner), flooring and paint, windows, and kitchen backsplash + counters.

Every month 15% of my salary has been going towards buying stock of the company at a discounted price (ESPP) and all bonuses have been paid in stock as well (RSU’s).I have been pretty lucky with the stock going crazy over the last 2 years.

The downside of the bonus depreciation is that you are creating a future tax liability - when you buy an SUV for 100k now and write it off 100% it can safe you about 30k in taxes.