REITS that own shopping malls or sky-scraper office buildings are effectively the walking dead and many will not survive. 

I have heard people say similar things about the home office deduction, or vehicle expenses - if it's valid, I'll take it every time. 

When you start talking larger multi family properties and commercial buildings (office, retail, industrial) then cap rates become a much bigger factor. 

I worked with a fantastic real estate agent named Kelly Trageser, who I recommend if you are in the Brevard County area of Florida, and a loan officer, Spencer Howerton, of Satori Mortgage.

Last couple/few years have been more challenging as office space has been crushed. 

BUT if I was local you bet I'd fill out a rental application, hand deliver it to the appropriate office, and then ask to schedule an inspection in 1 day. 

Go to the city or county auditor or treasurers office and ask them.  

In our office, we place significant importance on selecting the right tenants and thoroughly explaining the move-in/move-out process.

@Nate T.There is no affordable software to handle both, for your loans I would recommend using a third party servicer especially if they are owner occupied since not sending statements etc is a fdcpa violation and end of year 1098’s are a painA company called mortgage office has some software but expect to pay a few grand per year.

At least with oxford house -- the house is self governing meaning house officers make sure all utilities and rent are paid on time.