So now it hits a rich and famous person.

I personally reserve 15% of my rent per month for maintenance, capex, and vacancy.

Same facts, except that John only has 3 days of personal use in the year. 

The drop leaf table folds up for a third person or move it out for a 4th.

Salt Lake (also Zions) Navy Federal 80% LTV LONG draw period of 20 years, and 20 year repaymentNevada State Bank, in first positionNorway Savings Bank, MaineOmaha MortgageOne Nevada Credit UnionOregonians CU - ORPenFed - StoppedPeoples Bank of NCPioneer Bank, MNPNC Bank on primary and secondary (2nd homes) must be in personal name and 50% DTI is required.PSECU up to 80% Quorum Federal Credit Union 80% LTV, owned by LLC is OK.

 Once a person lets earnest money  go hard, they become emotionally attached.If you find yourself in a situation, where there was something majorly different than what you realized, then it is my firm opinion that it is best to let the seller have your earnest money and take stage left.Remember, no deal is better than a bad deal.No, I have not always been the master of that particular principal.

But back to my first point, if you can use the "tax benefits" at all, if so how much, and how they effect taxes owed at the back end of the deal are all unique to each person's situation.As for refinances, some syndicators model refi's and other's don't.  

Better pricing if they also insured your personal home.

I've also filed my personal 2023 tax returns and have those available with the STR income included.

Regardless, I'm excited to learn and grow, both, my portfolio, and more importantly, personally.