Basit-  The point of the podcast that I was listening to was that this "STR Loophole" ( I know it's not a loophole, but that's what they were calling it on the podcast) is relatively unknown to many tax professionals and STR owners.

There are deals to be made with properties like this as the owners are oftentimes motivated to sell quickly.

Be aware of possible extra tenants or pets.....

I was going through the price history and it looks like the owner tried to rent out the property between November and January, lowering the price each month until they finally decided to put it up for sale.

I am not sure if i am being too paranoid but Should i get them to sign some document indicating that they don't have any rights to these pictures and the landlord is the owner of the pics?

Just young but hard head lady.I am the owner but I tell her I am the property manager to keep issues seperate.how do you straighten up such attitudes to avoid issues down the line or do you kick them out?

There are so many ways to pick up a good deal without instant equity. 0% down owner finance, subto at a low interest rate and monthly payment.

Then when the real owner of the credit card number found the charge, they did a charge back.

Are the owners like minded in length and type of property? 

Best regards,Matt  If you plan to move back into the property in the not too distant future you might hold out to do a home equity loan or line of credit as an owner occupant so that you get decent terms and a workable LTV max.