Complicated usually means expense.

If I do end up purchasing a duplex for 299k, I would be living in one for about a year and rent out the other at 1300/month, In which I would still be paying out of pocket for the mortgage (est. 2122/month as per zillow) not including the other expense.

We want to fight this expense because we aren’t backing out just cause, we are backing out for a serious reason.

Both are different, one gets less money but less time/hospitality/upfront costs; another gets more money, with more effort, more hospitality, being more available for guests upfront, plus extra expenses on the front end. 

Will a new vent out the side wall be needed for venting add another $200.00 or so.Tankless: Very expensive but worth it in your own home.

Sure, what you do will affect those latter two, but nothing about the realtor.Perhaps with in your setup the lawyer and accountant may need to confer, but the accountant will prepare the return according to whatever income/expenses you provide and whatever legal structure your lawyer puts together for you. 

Both programs are pretty expensive.

Buyers today are still looking for good investments (obviously), but the most achievable scenario is short-term renting a property to help subsidize (or fully cover) expenses while living out a lifelong dream to own property in Provincetown.

I think a walk in shower would look much better, but obviously it would be a lot more expensive and it’s the only shower/ tub in the house so I’m not sure if tenants would want or need a tub in the house (especially if they have little kids).

That may make the sale “too expensive” for you.