However, your property manager should be able to guide you on legal options and solutions to secure the property and possibly help with claims for damages.

STRs rented and NOT providing substantial services (regular cleaning, meal prep, trips/excursions, etc) goes on schedule E, not schedule C. 2.

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POOR CHOICE- Airfare & hotel charges for 1 person, assuming trip.

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I'd suggest looking into Wes Moss's work as guide to getting out of your W2.

If the rental is more than a day trip to visit schedule some time to inspect the rental in the first 1,3,6 months.

Then quick side trip to Rock of Gibraltar.   

As a general tip, work with PMs who have extensive experience with Section 8 so they can easily guide you.