I believe in this scenario you would be the one who collects the tax breaks, since you're the one who owns the property.There is a third option, and you should make sure you don't fall into this one.

I'm curious how the comps were looking and if the contractor performed quality work. 

With the strong performance of real estate in the last 7-8 years, a lot of people are sitting on gains.

On real estate websites, the “About Us” page is the third most-viewed page. 

If you use Zillow, HotPads, Apartments.com, etc. then you can just use the keyword filter to do this as shown below:Acquire Cheap... or Free FurnitureMost people who start hosting on Airbnb end up over doing it when it comes to decor and furnishings and under perform on running their business property.

AirDNA and other sites are not going to be able predict what kind of an STR host you are going to be, what kind of exact experience or amenities you are going to provide, all of which dictate your reviews and consequently your booking performance. 

That there are no unpaid or outstanding claims, bills or invoices for any labor performed upon or materials furnished to either the Tenant or Premises for which any lien or encumbrance including, without limitation, materialmen, suppliers and mechanic's liens, have been asserted or may be asserted against either the Tenant or Premises."

The third pillar applies after you have good insurance You need to protect yourself from what insurance doesn’t cover by compartmentalizing your assets.

It was a bit of a surprise to see my taxes go up by a third...

The mud pitVan in mud up to its bumperAttempt 3: The third guy did an absolutely incredible job.