Holding onto a property merely for tax considerations is a dangerous gamble.But if you want to gamble - yes, selling in a year without a W2 job usually saves on taxes.

Maybe they book it just to remove themselves from their normal day to day.

You can't charge for a service animal, even if you have a normal pet fee. 

I know that sounds crazy, and you and I would never think to do it, but people do.At the end of the day, inheriting tenants is a gamble and risk you need to factor in.

Also if you go to court and the judge has to learn your contract, that is not a good thing normally. 

Normalize accessible design so it's functional and welcoming for all.

Our lender says that's normal because its a vacation home. 

Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from.

Don't gamble. 

@Maria Murphy It was a normal transaction once we ended at the notary.