As long as you provide a safe and compliant living space you are a going to be a good landlord.

The Augusta Rule, known to the IRS as Section 280A, allows homeowners to rent out their home for up to 14 days per year without needing to report the rental income on their individual tax return.Originally created to protect residents of Augusta, Georgia who would rent out their homes to attendees of the annual Masters golf tournament, the Augusta Rule applies to any taxpayer who owns a home in the United States, provided that your home is not your primary place of business.How Does it Work for the Homeowner?

You don't HAVE to buy points, but if you have a high DTI, the lender might not be able to do the deal unless you do, we can't tell from the information that you've provided here. 

Providing something unique in a very competitive environment is essential Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Some days I am like this was 1000% worth it and others I am like how are people so comfortable with this!?

-I like investing in college towns, as I feel it provides STR and LTR opportunities.

May states ca provide a good return/cash flow on a purchase price of $175K to $300K.

It sounds like your tax advisor should have included the depreciation from the cost segregation study provided by Capital Square.

It gives you a chance to discuss options with the tenant such as electronic payments etc that they may not be familiar or initially comfortable with. 6.

If new communities were being built on the outskirts of cities and that trend continued, as cities grew new parks would provide for parks to (I know this can be a bad word) be gentrified without losing the affordable housing.