@Crystal Stroessner wouldn't we already be seeing much of these in the lending application data or something similar? 

I can relate to starting out with limited capital since it’s one of the biggest hurdles when expanding into a new market.

Are you getting no applicants? 

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Also, many with too many occupants, I am limiting it to 3 or 4 because of the septic.

Are you the only Applicant for the loan?

Sorry for all the metaphors, but my advice is to look at all the ways to get what you want - not just limiting to what you've had someone else recommend. 

Would you suggest he should he spend four years at a college with the slim chance that might turn into working a company job, competing with H1B applicants for employment, to eventually 20 years later of saving to maybe flip burgers at his own establishment in competition with Mcdonalds? 

They must clearly understand STR-specific regulations like local licensing, short-term rental permits, and occupancy limits—laws that are often more restrictive than standard fair housing rules.

What this means for you in AustinIf you’re running MTRs (say, 3–6 month stays for travel nurses or corporate housing), you absolutely can take bonus depreciation after a cost seg.The main limit is that the losses usually stay “passive.”