If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.

I think it is really up to what you can provide to the investor.

Is it provided by PreREO and who is the loss payee?

The first mortgage will provide a payoff to the sheriff/court and the funds from the auction go to them.

Perhaps some time will provide clarity in one direction or the other. 

Secondly, short-term rentals provide flexibility for owners, allowing them to potentially use the property themselves when not rented out.

There are mortgage recast calculators online or you can reach out to your lender.P+I payment will go from 2155 to ~1800 given the numbers you provided.

If she is getting close enough to thinking that there will be an income disparity, she will stop at nothing to compel my husband to provide income documentation.All finances are joint except for the rental, which I keep rents for in a separate checking account and track spending for.

.- For our clients, we provide consultations with a tax attorney that handles over 300 foreigners legal & tax needs.

But bottom line: January rent is due to you provided the tenants were informed of the sale on or prior to closing.