Cash and cashier's check are probably accepted.

First, even an STR that isn't rental arbitrage may in some cases be reported on a Schedule C rather than a Schedule E depending on whether you provide "substantial service".In the case of rental arbitrage, I believe the best and arguably only acceptable choice is Schedule C. 

Being a father of 3 and also a grandfather, I want to praise you on your commitment and discipline at 24 years of age.

Real Estate agents are not changing the status of the property when they accept an offer.

Do I have to legally accept this or is this actually not considered income?

**Not Accepted for Loans**: Lenders typically require a full appraisal, not just a BOV/BPO, when approving commercial mortgages or other loans secured by the property[4].3.

We offered asking price, they accepted and the original buyer backed out.

The only reason this attorney in question was hired is because they are a friend of someone in the building, so everyone just accepts what they tell as the absolute true fact!

Hi Drew - uDirect will accept the section 8 tenant's rent check so long as the payee is correctly indicated. 

But for those of you who think that driving by several times a week is acceptable it is not.