You live there, so there's obviously something desirable about.

I have house hacked a bit, and have flipped 2 houses (homes I lived in).

The other half of the increased value would be included in the deceased spouse’s estate.Community Property StatesIf you live in a community property state, things work a little bit differently.

This was the first successful commercial conversion project to be turned into workforce housing right here on Hilton Head.

My plan would be to live in it for a year and then start renting it out. 

If you've got these things dialed in, then I'd say give them a call and start the conversation.

Oddly, in general I find B to B conversations far less intimidating.

Your profile mentions that you are a real estate agent - You want to have a conversation to see if you potentially are eligible to claim real estate professional status which would allow you to treat your rental losses as active instead of passive.Also have a conversation if you are required to make estimated tax payments since there is no withholding on your commissions.Lastly, your profile mentions you are in Florida which does not have a state income tax which opens you up to more options for choosing an accountant.

I live in Winston Salem, NC.

The man currently living there is a retired wheelchair bound vet who always pays on time and so they have never felt right raising the rent as hes only living on his Army paycheck.House 3. rents for $800/m the loan will cost me $14,000 as a down payment and $6,000 closing costs, and should cash flow approx $225/m after mortgage payment are made.House 4.