What this means is that the only expenses that you include in "operating expenses" are those that occur regularly, like taxes, insurance, utilities, non-CapEx repairs and maintenance.  

The problem is that nothing I do on the side is really able to be verified like a regular job because it's typically cash.

I would like to sell this property but not go through the regular realtor which will take 6% of the sale.

Laminate the new rubber laminate, awesome stuff , regular hardwood.

I'm a regular Jose, in my thirties, latino, blue collar artist and would-be entrepreneur.

Should I not worry about it and treat it like a regular SFR?

One other comment, we do not regularly get a survey done for the type of property we have bought since filed managers do on-site inspections prior to closing (similar to what you do) and save for one time there was little evidence of easement encroachment, etc., that would raise a flag for our use of the acquisition as long term rentals.

I regularly advertise myself as a private lender and turn down lots more people that I qualify (really qualifying the deal rather than the borrower).

Here your hard work, knowledge, and due diligence can regularly earn you outsized returns.

I have sent notices covering a period of several days, during regular business hours,  because repair companies have variable schedules.