So far, I am in the midst of purchasing a couple of mortgages and I have purchased tax liens and deeds. 

I am also including the taxes and insurance while running the numbers.

Unexpected thing is actually coming from property tax rather than the performance of the STR itself, we still get 99.99999% fully booked.

.- Document everything (receipts for taxes, all the work that you did yourself via photos and video, and your expenses in an excel sheet to make sure you're on track.

The first two years of taxes were paid but the most recent was not.

From paper this looks good, but even with that, wouldn't the tax kill all of this effort if I also gone this direction? 

Moreover, North Carolina's property taxes are generally more favorable than those in Texas, offering a better return on investment over time.Exploring Other NC Cities: While Raleigh is my top pick, Charlotte and Durham also offer compelling investment opportunities.

@Tyler Sherman review Form 8582 in your tax return.  

I've been a licensed CPA in IA for the past 5 years and started my own tax and accounting company as well in 2017.

@Justin BrownThe only thing I would add, is the house hack strategy's underlying timelines is long term.Do play out the next 5 years with cost, rent, and appreciation increase.Don't forget the tax advantages as the cherry on top.