@Michael Plaks has a great post on this topic.2 - Assess the value of those tax deductions to you: The value of a deduction depends on (a) whether you're actually able to use it to reduce taxable income and (b) your marginal tax rate.As an STR, assuming the average rental period is 7 days or less, key items to consider are: (a) material participation and (b) avoidance of "excessive" personal use.

Hi Valerie, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

Scenario: If one is to buy a new home to use as a primary residence ( till say Jan 1 2025), fix it up and get it ready for STR use starting Jan 2025 while STRing the initial primary until Jan 1, 2025, then move back to the initial primary and fulltime STR the new property..

Do you still live in it or plan to move out?

We just closed a duplex for a VA buyer yesterday and this was the same situation they were in so we had to actually sell their first home to open up the entitlement capabilities to then buy a better property that they will occupy for 2 years, then move to the next project. 

Purchased for $850k.2021 - Remodeling cost $32k2024 - Moved to a different house.

I think what is key is to first show financial acumen and understanding the importance real estate can play. 

@Sydney McCloud Here are some podcast episodes we have produced at BiggerPockets that may help with the understanding the key details you should consider.

@Teho KimZillow tip: You can key word search for this.

I lived there myself for 4 years, then moved out and converted it to a super-profitable short-term rental (it's ideally situated near great restaurants/nightlife, the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and hotels that host professional conferences).