If you're weighing between purchasing a primary residence and renting spare bedrooms versus buying the entire property, which is more tax write off advantageous. 

I am trying to write a blog post but it says I am only allowed 150 characters.

If you are interested in an area, look into renting a LTR from a responsible landlord and, with their permission and clearly defined (in writing) roles and responisbilities, then sub-lease their unfurnished rental as an MTR once you furnish it and get it ready.

Great Post, thank you for spending the time writing it.

DB wouldn't write us a policy (for similar reasons mentioned in this thread). 

@Forrest Brown,  I'm never a fan of telling anyone that writing a check for taxes is the best idea, but it does depend on your goals and your potential tax liability upon sale. 

If he replies (in writing), yes, you should be fine to get rid of them. 

I have a W2 job in a high tax bracket, but we are planning on owning Airbnb’s that my wife actively manages along with her working as a real estate agent...Our goal was to have her materially involved so that we could write off potential losses against my W2 income.

Keep conversation formal and in writing as much as you can.

We followed the rules set forth by the laws, and if you are not nice, then neither are we.4) Submit your request in writing to the appropriate person/department.