Love living here as well, big city but has a lot of small town touches, Theme Parkes, historic attractions, military bases, great food, and friendly residents.

We have learned quite a bit during that time and have had some wins and losses (learns). 

Get rid of them ASAP.I'd talk to the city and ask them politely how you are to get rid of the smell from the fridge when it is filled with the tenant's food which is causing the smell. 

I started in HML in the late 80s and this has been true in each decade with the exception of 2008 to 20011 were loss's could be staggering.

Do I have to let my insurance know this new name as DBA to be sure no loss in liability coverage if under a different name?

I've observed too many new investors suffer severe losses in recent years by solely relying on the STR model, paying too much for properties, and then being forced to sell them at a loss when economic conditions tighten.The past two years, I purchased over 30 houses in 6 different States, and my strategy of diversifying investment plans has been crucial.

If she sells the property before that date, she would not qualify for the full exclusion unless she meets certain exceptions such as unforeseen circumstances like job loss, health issues, or other qualifying reasons outlined in IRS Publication 523.Regarding prorating the exclusion, unfortunately, there's no provision in the tax code for prorating the exclusion based on partial years of ownership or residence.

My question for group is, has anyone considered a strategy like this for themselves, how did it work out, any creative ways to get the money out as withdrawal (syndications to negate tax loss, active property, 72t distributions.

Be careful asking questions as well meaning contact your actual agent if you have one rather than a claims center because the actual insurance company could record things as a loss even if they aren't paying a claim.

So we took the loss, sold the land, went our separate ways and after a long 2 years of solo searching for something in the U.S.