By doing this we qualified for a larger mortgage because we could use the rent from the other tenant to qualify and there are better lending programs when it’s “owner occupied”.  

The second was in 2022 when I had 3 or 4 in line to be rehabbed and one became occupied by squatters who bothered the neighbors.

JobsOhio projects that, indirectly, approximately 4,500 additional jobs will be created by 2035, further amplifying this effect.Implications for Real Estate DemandThe substantial increase in the workforce will drive demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing.

STR's are currently not allowed unless you occupy the property.

For example in many jurisdictions I can STR units in a duplex but cannot STR an ADU (some jurisdictions will let you STR if you owner occupy).

In addition, if this was originally an owner occupied house, there are often homestead exemptions where the first  $XX,XXX. of the value of the home aren't taxed.  

The next property will be another owner occupied.

After 25 months, If they can prove that they lived in the property for two of the past five years, they can sell it as an owner-occupied residence.

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.

If a nearby hotel is charging $650 per night for a 1000 square foot suite and keeping it occupied, would I not be able to charge the same for a 1921 mansion that sleeps 10 people comfortably?