@Bruce Lynn isn't there a shorter redemption period if the property wasn't homesteaded?

Yes you are giving up a rate that you probably aren't going to see again anytime soon, but as long as you aren't locked into an extensive penalty period you can always refi again if rates plummet to the point that it makes sense to do so. 

Properties meeting at least one of the following criteria will not be eligible for Citizens Personal Residential Multiperil coverage:Rented to guests more than three times in a calendar year for periods of less than 30 days or one calendar month, whichever is lessAdvertised or held out to the public as a place regularly rented to guests

Although it depends on your state's and brokerage's specific guidelines on accepting referral fees, there are some exceptions to RESPA's coverage that were updated August 2023. 

Some cliff notes:REP status requires 750 hours in real estate activities, and then after you hit that, the test is materially participating in your rental activities.If it is a short term rental with less than a 7 day rental period, if you materially participate, which could include at least 100 hours and that is more than anyone else, then yes possibly can use the bonus depreciation against other sources of non-passive income. 

Some Lenders do cap by the Fannie Freddie cap of 10, but there are plenty of lenders out there that will not cap you as long as you are able to provide updates on your properties and have a relationship with them.

What I recommend is looking at it over a longer period of time like the previous year to evaluate it.

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $187,500 Flipped approximately 550 homes over this time period with an average spread of approximately 25% What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I regularly attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

I update the numbers monthly.