@Heather Bailey When house hacking with a separate rental unit, ensure proper insurance by obtaining landlord or short-term rental coverage tailored for Airbnb activities, in addition to your primary residence policy.

It's just water, if it was taken care of it is not a permanent problem.Did you have an inspection?

All the IRS cares is that the taxpayer is the same. 

Congrats on orthodontic residency, though I know residency will be time consuming as well. 

While fees are pretty similar between custodians, read the fee schedules carefully as there are sometimes others fees charged that aren't readily discernible.Good luck and happy holidays!

Once the rehab was done I refinanced out of the private loan into a conventional loan as a primary residence.

Quote from @Khon Kounbandith: Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

However, consider STR seasonality, local regulations, and management demands, and ensure your equity loan and new primary residence costs fit comfortably within your budget.

They'll request proof of income, proof of residency, and non-payment notice. 

Got a call from the tenants mother on Tuesday morning - she said her son (my tenant) was shot nine times this past Saturday & is in intensive care, surgeries, etc.