Could VRBO users from Michigan provide some clarity about the topic of sales tax/lodging tax collection and payment to the state.

@Eli JermanYes, you should hire a tax professional.

I set up tax lien as a keyword alert so I get alerted when someone mentions them.

Quote from @Robert Bishop: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are off to a great start, but a post like this is just a bat signal for anyone and everyone to pitch you something because you have saved so much at such a young age.

You may be able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes before the property is in service. 

Hey @Nick Gallon Martin, I recommend speaking to a Tax Planner/CPA, @Jeff Nash would be a great resource for you.

If you live in the home for 2 out of the past 5 years and move out of state you may be exempt from the tax.  

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

I'm talking about tax season! 

The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.