This is because mobile homes are generally classified as personal property unless they are permanently affixed to the land.

(to keep things simple)Property was primary residence for Person A from original purchase until 01/2020.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

[Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Improvements) = Gain] In order to benefit from the $250k exemption, must be primary residence, lived in 2 out of the last 5 years, can use this once every 2 years.Looks like there's no capital gains Tax in Washington.

These higher prices are likely permanent, as prices rarely deflate (and that can cause a whole other set of economic problems).

I would only move forward if I preferred the ceiling fan permanently...and I would have my contractor install it and then I would bill back the resident (have the resident confirm the installation cost in advance). 

I am in NYC as well looking to get a heloc on my primary residence.

When I bought my first personal residence in Lexington, the property taxes at the 6% rate on a $100k home were at $2,900.  

My local banks will only do a heloc on a primary residence.

Short term rental homes/units drive up the price of homes faster than primary residences and long term rentals.Shifting from long to short in some locations is perfectly reasonable, however I highly recommend you check out your local city's ordnances discussing the requirements for short term rentals.