As a newbie, you always question whether you're making the right decision, but you just have to push forward after a certain amount of time to prevent analysis paralysis.

NoiseAware – Monitors noise levels to help prevent party problems without invading guest privacy. 5.

There is nothing that could happen at your rental that wouldn’t be your fault for not preventing, curing, fixing.

It is imperative that you take this action to prevent fines and legal issues.

Also the property has a kitchen downstairs which I assume would be considered an adu already which would prevent a second adu if you were to convert the detached garage. 

While rental income is indeed considered passive under IRC §469, that doesn't prevent you from claiming a home office deduction if you meet the requirements.What You Need to Qualify: 📋A dedicated space used exclusively for managing your rentalsRegular and substantial management activitiesThis must be your principal place for conducting these activitiesThe Legal Foundation: ⚖️The Tax Court in Curphey v.

I don't think the HOA can restrict what a tenant does within their own unit (the lease can), they can prevent activities in common areas.

Whether it be a fix-and-flip loan or a 30-year fixed DSCR loan, nearly all of the clients that I work with will opt for closing in the name of an LLC.As you may know, closing in the name of an LLC prevents the loan from reporting on your personal credit as a tradeline (unless you default on the loan).

•Your mother-in-law (as executor) and the estate’s other beneficiaries should also avoid selling the property immediately after the exchange to prevent IRS scrutiny.4.Best Next Steps•Consult a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary (QI) – They specialize in structuring exchanges and can confirm if the estate’s sale qualifies.

You might ask about a backflow preventer on just the tub.