Solar Tubes, actually that's a trademarked name and specific type of "sun tunnel/tube," but yes, even I call them that ... they are meant to be installed in an attic space! 

You can only deduct what you actually spend.Second - you could not deduct tickets in your scenario even if you paid cash.

More on DSCR loans: DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

When the contract began in 2023 we were able to stay in 1/2 of that property and listed the other unit on Furnished Finder (unfortunately, no one actually rented the other unit).

My guess is there isn't going to be a clear answer based purely on math and analytics, so what makes the most sense for your current life and your future goals? 

At 4% interest, I bought investment properties which easily met a DSCR of 1 or greater, even when using the market rental value which was always less than the actual rent I receive from my tenants' federal housing choice vouchers (HCV).

I work with all the big box lenders and I have worked with a private hedge fund and I have worked with smaller, local HM outfits and NONE OF THEM had anything like that.Because if the deal falls apart I am guessing they keep your 2500.

I think Antoine has actually done a pretty good job with responding to actual clients and interested clients here on the forums. 

I did this, and doing it again actually.

Have you ever actually picked up the phone to talk to someone?