Selling = taxes. 

For example, for property taxes, you can search Google for what the state taxes are on a primary/secondary property.

Do they have a tax return coming that they could use to catch up? 

For other variables such as tax rates and heating costs, I find it easier to get a good evaluation.

The landlord said that its not zoned for business and that would raise flags with the IRS and i could potentially get audited. keep in mind that i have a consulting business. is there some truth to this because i do have a home office at the house as well. the rent is 1600 per month. that 1600 per month and utilities wouldn't be a tax write off to my LLC?

Some states have zero state income tax. 

I get the tax benefits on top of that (this is a big one for me), some small principal paydown, small monthly cashflow etc. 

Just as an example, FL tax lien is a guarantees 20% return. 

Hi thereI am new to investing, looking at a SFH for my 1st rental property and trying to understand the tax benefits that are often spoken of on the podcasts. 

Most Jumbo lenders use IRS returns net number so be careful filing your 2023 tax return in not making the expenses total greater than 25% of income which will generally be the hit on gross rents.