Just heard a podcast of his methods

I am talking "old school" QUALITY, as in a quality structure, in a quality area, of a quality market, minimum B+ and generally A quality. 

Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  

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The cost seg report prepared using the IRS’ preferred method or the one that isn’t?

You also want to make sure you protect your downside in the case regulations do emerge down the line, by looking at the Mid Term and Long Term Rental rates on the property as well to make sure it is something you could live with in the case there was a change.With the amount of Airbnb listings continuing to grow rapidly, it is become increasingly more important to provide a quality service to make your property stand out among the rest.

I'm exploring the possibility of doing Short-Term rentals instead as the increased cash flow potential would allow me to buy and hold a higher-quality property in a better location.

I am looking for the following:- 20% down (open to going higher, would like to stick with 20%)- 30 year financing- No Pre-payment penaltyIn the past I have always used traditional financing methods for purchasing rentals. 

Personally I used a paid AirDNA account and then double check it using something like the enemy method.