I don't want to pay federal income taxes on the earnings I give them, the "interest" payout.

Paying it off would save interest but remove that deduction and lock up cash you could use for another property with better after-tax returns.

I don't want to pay federal income taxes on the earnings I give them, the "interest" payout.

Ask for higher property tax prorations4. on insurance, if you can afford it , ask your insurance agent for higher deductibles.5.

With platforms like Airbnb raising fees and tightening policies, it’s smart to be ready to pivot to other platforms and always have a backup plan in place.From a tax perspective, the bankruptcy of a major short-term rental operator like Sonder doesn’t directly change how hosts report their rental income, but it’s a good reminder to be diligent with your own books.

We have a 3 year right of redemption here, so I can go on our revenue commissioner website and look up parcels and apply to buy the property for an amount they email me, and if the state has owned that property for 3 or more years, they would issue me a tax deed. 

That’s insane.Protest your taxes people.

You will get Base Housing Allowance which is tax free.  

But you also must ask: What’s my tax drag going to be?

According to Airbnb:Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in the City of Tuscaloosa, AL will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:City of Tuscaloosa Lodging Tax: 11% of the listing price, including any cleaning fees, for reservations 29 days or shorter.