I personally again in my opinion only.. but these guys could be fake lenders.. for sure HML  do not have a requirement that they can only lend to a corp..

I also brought it to Better Business Bureau’s attention that this PM company might be writing fake reviews on BBB.

Typical behavior from someone with a fake ESA. 

The latter would create mortgage rates issues, the former will eliminate a lot of fake demand and some material real demand in the housing market that is bid side.Mortgage rates higher + build costs higher(less labor + tariffs)= Kill demand.

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However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.

Here's the red flags that we had missed when we were still fairly green: 1) Credit card declined so they gave us a different card from their "sister"2) Booked last minute3) Locals4) We had even asked for an ID so they sent a fake passport but the name was spelled slightly offThey had parties at the property and destroyed some things.

A lot of people are using check mailers with fake check offers, but those are getting saturated.

Many business owners are deeply concerned with the future treatment of their employees, equipment, image, customers, etc.  

If you are in a large metro area, it's a slam dunk.You can get semi-antique persian rugs on FB Marketplace for the same price you can get a cheap fake at Lowes.