But my sofa has a medium gray fabric that wipes off pretty well with a wet microfiber cloth, and dogs have not stained it or even gotten it very dirty so far.

. - Even with this caveat, some tenants will attempt to go to the property.

May even do a JV, so I could bolster up and expand quicker. 

Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

But, insurance costs are likely to rise, making getting mortgages for most people even harder to get.What is likely to happen is more creative financing going forward, private lending to increase and smaller houses being built in the future. 

I had a W2 while working as an agent before transitioning to full time - most folks are in this position.2) You will likely pay your broker a typical commission split even if you are representing yourself.

I plan to consult a tax professional but before wasting anyone's time I would like to ask whether I can technically claim the property as a rental in 2024 even though our first contract started Jan. 1, 2025?

@Ali Hamade generally when you go on-market, as an agent, I'd not only use House Hacking, but also multi-generational living, and even the income producing apartment or whatever your situation is like.

If someone stays at a property for 14 consecutive days or more, they could potentially be considered a tenant under state law, even if their stay is structured as short-term renewals.If the individual is classified as a tenant, landlord-tenant laws would apply, meaning you may need to follow formal eviction procedures to remove them.

Probably not even close.