It shouldn't be input as income as it is not income, your property managers already input it as income so that would be counting it twice.

Does this count as an owner-occupied rental? 

If the owner redeems, or if you buy out the owner's rights and then YOU redeem, all of those liens re-attach to the property.BTW, do not count on buying vacant lots and building something on them.

I agree that a walkthrough bedroom will usually not be counted as a bedroom by the renters OR most people needed in the buying process. 

This thread is one ofthe best orhestrated attempts I have seen here on BP, less than 24 collective posts between 8, count them 8 contributors.

Remember, a 3% appreciation rate on an all cash property with no debt provides a… 3% return (not counting cash flow).

You don’t count the property searching time as little as it is.

The biggest thing on STRs is your guest count, amenities, and top 5 photos.

FMR for Section 8 is $1396 in my area for the BR count, I’ve already contacted the housing authority and have my units listed on the section 8 board.

When looking for an investment in the Poconos area, I know it's best to look for higher bedroom count to encourage larger groups that can split a higher per night cost.