I found there was loans taken out using a 3rd party that was disguised or hidden on their taxes.

Use your least tax-efficient money to buy your most tax-efficient assets. 

I have a Villa in Tulum, Mexico and am having a hard time understanding how much of the "Host Payout" actually goes to me, because I would think that the entire $665.57 would be mine but it looks like they deducted the "Cleaning Fee" and "Remitted occupancy tax" the "cleaning fee" I understand but am confused on where the "Remitted occupancy tax" is going.

If the STR income is on your tax return it is qualified just like long term rent using this form:  https://content.enactmi.com/documents/calculators/Form1038.C...

Look for good business partners who can guide you to these deals and don't try to take the burden on by yourself.

A bill that would have increased property taxes 400% on all STRs failed by a wide margin on Tuesday. 

Ins and taxes are only going higher, and IMO FL is heading for a correction, its already started.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

Then your project would be eligible for 20% Federal tax credit & 25% State tax credit.  

I know the due on sale clause is unlikely to be called by the bank, but don't want to sell with even a small mortgage balance left.Seller finance is to lessen the cap gain/depr recap tax hit.