While proponents of the bill will say it makes sense to tax a business as a business, the real reason is to try to recoup lost revenue for rural counties. 

And the suggestion to sell one and buy several using the proceeds (including deferred tax) as down payments is stellar. 

With a couple budget overruns and other unexpected expenses our margin changed from about $40,000 to around $25,000 pre-tax. As

Ca has income tax as you know.. 

If you’re considering holding investments through non-US entities as a US person, strongly recommend getting some advice from someone specialized in US international tax, as there’s too many landmines to dodge on your own.

I understand that she'll be avoiding lots of fees and commissions (including agent fees, inspections, etc), and I also understand that she would be able to avoid capital gains tax as well (?).

But you have to have some rental income to shelter.Another little gotcha that is often omitted is depreciation recapture tax. A

We haven't had this issue to deal with as to Gary's point we don't do enough to constitute paying HST, but we also don't get to use input tax credits and must include all of the tax as an expense for materials.

Can I deduct 50% property tax as well?

I am on the hook for paying the 11% city HOT tax as Airbnb does not collect the city HOT tax from the guest on my behalf.Thanks for that info - I had no idea and I suppose that makes it sting a little less.