The lot has been owned by the client’s family for many years and it may have been passed down through generations.

Sponsor is Jeff Greenberg, owner of Heritage Group Capital, 3rd generation CRE, at first did multi-family in New Jersey, now diversified.

Many in the last generation had nothing.

Would AirBNB still recognize me as the property owner and the one collecting the payments once they generate tax documents? 

You would be surprised but I have read resumes with mispellings, poor grammer, etc.I would recommend generating a comprehensive global cash flow spreadsheet that includes all of your RE owned.

I use a state-specific lease generated by Avail.

Should we avoid the hassles of trying to fix up the house and just sell as is, or fix it up and rent it out for generational income, or fix it up and sell?

The primary goal is to live in a property and generate rental income through house hacking, which involves purchasing a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.

It is a practical way to dip your toes into real estate by using your primary residence to generate rental income.Meanwhile, for the patient investor, the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) is an incredibly effective method over time, allowing you to steadily build wealth through real estate.Both methods have served me well in navigating the Tampa market, and I would be happy to share more insights or connect with you if you're interested.Best regards,Jorge

It's worth forfeiting the interest rate at 4% if it means you can generate a better return with the capital you deploy.