FMR displayed on the HUD site is with utilities included.

etc etcDuplexes are typically the easiest option.

That said, more inventory finally coming to market will likely translate to more options for buyers and fewer bidding wars, which typically keeps outsized price growth in check.

The BRRRR is great, but typically does not go hand in hand with house hacking. 

Typically No3.

- I realize that this maneuver will likely increase the risk of audit....curious to get a sense of how much more risk of audit I will face and does the IRS typically just audit the one year or would they dig into previous years as well?

The move in date is December 7th and is a month to month lease at $650/month (not including 50-70 a month for utilities).

This applies to properties used for the production of income, such as rental properties.However, if you initially declared your property as an STR (which typically falls under different tax rules), you might have been using a depreciation period of 39 years, which is common for non-residential property or property used for personal purposes.When you convert your property from STR to LTR, it's considered a change in use for tax purposes, and you would adjust your depreciation schedule accordingly.

how can I utilize my realtor to find off market deals?

Landlord determines the amount they want coverage for, typically the same as a traditional deposit.