Prove yourself, and they will want to return the favor.

If you are not already working with a realtor that is well versed in STR and knows ALL of the requirements for STR, do yourself a favor and reach out to @Josh Green.

Don’t do any favors, this is your business, so treat it like a business. 

Also if it's for a BRRRR, it can change the economics on the back end in your favor. 

My strategy would then be to lease at least two of the renovated units, increasing occupancy to 90%, which could improve the chances of securing favorable terms for refinancing.I haven't pitched it to the seller yet.

I generally try to put my October through January lease starts on 18 month initial terms to better align with more favorable leasing periods when the units come back to market.

If that does not go in my favor I may need to seek legal counsel.

Your pictures aren't doing you any favors.

Probably not, but I'd see what my CPA and attorneys have to say.Be a pain having tenants pay you twice too.Also, passive income is already treated pretty favorably after deductions such as depreciation.

“Men of action are favored by the goodness of good luck” - The Richest Man in Babylon