Renting your primary home to yourself is not permitted by the IRS, as it does not create a legitimate landlord-tenant relationship.

The smaller more nimble banks such as state chartered or regional banks are better able to service you.If the LLC that owns the property is part of a legitimate business, is profitable, then you stand a good chance of securing some kind of funding.

In my experience that's not actually the case at least in legitimate evictions for non-payment of rent or breach of another part of the lease.  

In general, if you can tie an expense back to a legitimate business purpose its a write-off. 

Seems like you're just a marketer working on a contract basis (not that I'm defending the program or even saying it's legitimate).

It was recently purchased in December 2024, which aligns with the timing she mentioned on the phone.However, despite all the communication being professional, I’ve had trouble finding additional information about their business online.I’m wondering if I’m being overly cautious, but I want to make sure everything is legitimate and avoid any potential scams.

It can help keep things straight, and it would look more legitimate to lenders, buyers, investors etc.

Things like a website, an email at your domain and credible social accounts (even small things like a profile pic and bio) can show you are a legitimate business.

Recently came across a lake house which we would like to rent out for weddings and event venues.

You can deduct legitimate business expenses, such as internet services (e.g., Starlink) and R&D equipment.