My husband works full time in our real estate business, I believe he should have no problem qualifying for real estate professional status.

They have more to lose in reputational damage, potential effect on professional career and immigration status than skipping rent or trashing a place. 

Those can happen regardless of tenant status.

There is no way to hold a full time (non REI) W2 and qualify for real estate professional status, unless you are married and your spouse has that status.

You'll want to spend extra time vetting contractors and make sure your expectations are clear as to when you get updates from them on status.

However, I see now that it is in pending status. 

We also increased rent by more than 10%.What was the status of the house you sold in Nashville?

I have a YouTube channel and am focused on creating content for "The Striving Man", which is for men who are not satisfied with average, mediocre or the status quo; men who have a strong desire to make more of their lives mentally, physically and in life's most important relationships.

Hi Duane, I would do some serious due diligence to confirm the zoning and status of this property.

You can copy all parties on emails to make sure everyone is aware of the current status.