Speak with a tax professional. 

But if caught claiming occupancy when you will not is a pretty serious offense: "Occupancy fraud is akin to banking fraud, where the lender can demand the loan be paid in full.

The Mortgage would be around $3587/ month including insurance, taxes, Mortage insurance.

What I’m really intrigued on doing is getting a short term rental, mainly because of long term appreciation and I can depreciate the first year and potentially reduce my other businesses income so there would be a tax savings there on top of some monthly income coming in.

Tax Considerations: What taxes should I be aware of for property management services, even if the properties are mine?

I had a plumber go over to give me an estimate for converting a half bath to a full bath and he called me back claiming that the plumbing inspector wasn't going to allow him to tie into the type of pipes I have and I was going to have to re-pipe the whole house.  

In order to defer all tax in a 1031 you must purchase at least as much real estate as you sold. 

4th lowest property taxes, no state income tax, landlord friendly, close to Utah, tech and manufacturing job growth.

The determining factors on which markets to consider investing include: a stable and diverse economy, low property taxes, landlord friendly laws, job growth, population growth and a business friendly climate.

Can you qualify full documentation for a construction loan (IRS taxes net for a big loan plus what your housing is today unless you move in with family)?