funds only go into interpleader after months of sitting in escrow. the court just does not hand the money to the seller either.. if not agreed upon the funds go to the state etc.

I also wonder if some hosts only list during football season and then transition to mid-term rentals (MTRs) the rest of the year.New Tax Changes Coming in January 2025Starting January 2025, Airbnb will automatically collect and remit the 5% tourist tax for Gainesville.

Make sure to account for property taxes, insurance, and any HOA fees, as those can vary significantly in different markets and impact your cash flow.

I know it is expected that you will need to spend some money after someone moves out but I just didn't expect I was going to need to spend appx. $10k to get it rental-ready. 

Also is there a plan to replace the HML after a particular point?

Far different from buying and "maintaining" a property in hopes they market forces improve the value.It's the same as purchasing a stock after analyzing that market and charts.The other factor is inflation, the other thing we have no control over.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

After the initial inspection we sent a response to the inspection asking for $21,500 in seller credits to cover the roof and furnace (both needed replaced). 

Without an ITIN/SSN, I'd be worried about running into KYC/AML violations, fed tax liens, the borrower being deported, lien enforcement, etc.

It is more expensive but may not require an appraisal and can close in a couple of weeks. if I can wait then I use the most competitive rehab. lender after obtaining multiple quotes.