How would that affect his tax situation if at all?

@Zachary JensenIs it only depriciation or also insurance/re tax/mortgage costs?

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

Let's just imagine a scenario where you only have one property, and you don't use any PMSs or apps like Turno, for example.Cleaning and maintenance: 4 hours per weekRestocking supplies: 1 hour per weekResponding to inquiries and bookings: 2 hours per weekHandling guest concerns during stays: 1 hour per weekCreating and updating listings: 1 hour per weekManaging pricing: 1 hour per weekFinances and taxes: 2 hours per monthInspections and minor improvements: 4 hours per monthTotal estimated time per week: 12 hours, more or lessTotal estimated time per month: 26 hours, more or lessIf you do use pieces of software to automate your work, it can be even less.

Each municipality will have their own laws and codes on the books for it. 

The first was in 2019 and resulted in the Kansas City Tenant Bill of Rights, which did little more than restate current law.

He narrowly escaped the property tax sale on his primary home a few weeks ago.  

I work with a handful of investor friendly lenders that don't require W2s or tax returns (lending is based on the property not the borrower) but am always exploring new avenues.

Does that include taxes and insurance? 

Research rates for a payroll service for your employee that can handle your federal state and local employment taxes / calculations Know your federal state local and county tax requirements as well as whether you must have workman's comp for the person or not.