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

 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.

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

Otherwise, I personally prefer to sign a fresh lease.

I found the wear and tear and guests that wanted to use this as a 6 person were not what I was targeting.  

Better pricing if they also insured your personal home.

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.  

I assist clients in figuring out methods to finance real estate, and house hacking is my bread and butter.Something i've done personally and continue to help new inspiring investors do every day.

My personal approach to this, I don't seek for a positive cash flow if I have bare minimum equity in the property.

While I am fine renting while I search for the right investment, my dream would be to build (for my own personal home).