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Converting 2nd home to rental property

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Hi everyone! I purchased a second home 3 months out of state to be able to visit my parents more. However, we are currently thinking it's better to move them to California to live with me. What are my options if I don't want to sell this property? Can I turn this into an investment property although it was purchased as a second home? 

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@An Nguyen I'll second Ben and Trevor above here . . . you'll eventually be able to do this with ease, and in the meantime you MIGHT be able to do this by simply occupying it for 14 days . . . so, how about a spring vacation to OKC?!?

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