Which means, if you’ve structured your taxes as losses for the last two years odds of qualifying are slim.

The title Co is at a loss, has anyone ever done this and how did they purchase the property?

Listing after 2-3 months would also mean loss of rent, whereas listing now may mean property may be on the market for a bit longer.What have others experienced?

The main drivers1) Local Inventory2) 10 year treasury(macro)3) Personal Debt levels(macro)4) Real Unemployment(not the unemployment number but real white collar job loss ratio'd to part time jobs). 5) Industry proliferation(can't tell me a tech or finance hub moves like a health hub).To tell me #2 will derive from the same inputs as it did in Sep/Oct, I'm willing to bet it won't.

A strong buyers market indicates sellers price cutting and listings being bought under value which would lead to equity losses. 

Demand for February/March move-ins should see a notable uptick sometime in January, but you'll for sure see your strongest rental demand in late spring/summer.Your most recent post mentioned that you were going to look for someone for a 6-month lease - I think this is a great way to approach it to minimize vacancy loss while biding your time until we get into the higher demand summer months.Getting creative with your lease term and credits/concessions could also be a good way to solve a few potential problems in one shot. 

See the attached breakdown of losses for more details.

A loan commitment letter carries more weight as it confirms lender approval, signaling a stronger ability to close.Addressing Closing Concerns: A commitment letter meaningfully reduces concerns, especially when paired with proof of equity and a track record of performance, even if on smaller deals.What Brokers Look For: Key factors are a reputable lender, clear terms in the commitment, and evidence of funds for equity and reserves.

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

If you qualify, you can use passive losses, like those from depreciation, to offset your active income.