You do not need to do any of those tests for short-term rentals.They are one of six exceptions to the per se passive rules.It's in the temp regs 1.469-1T Exceptions.

We definitely are going to pull the trigger this year and do it, time to learn while on the job per se.

Even if your home wouldn't be an investment property per se, inventory is super low and you might find someone here looking for a primary residence.

Also be aware that you have to pay SE tax using Sch C. 

I am a bit confused as to why you have a $7,600 swing by changing entity type, I could see it causing some difference in accountant fees at the very least if you're including them in that, and maybe something with SE tax, but $7,600 for a new business seems a little much.

If you are W2 going to 1099 SE (Self employed) then not for 12 months using bank statement loan or a (1 year) 1099 program.

If you work with a single lender for the refis, many will offer you discounts for multiples, so even though its not a portfolio per se, you can still save money on some closing costs by doing them all at once.Good luck on it though, would be happy to recommend if it would be helpful.

There has been no tax benefits per se.  

And then someone like me who even though I have not sold real estate per se in 15 years keeps my license in CA active just in case :) and when I finish my building career and hand over my funding business full time to next in line..

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