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The return of 100% bonus depreciation and my personal circumstances seems like the stars might be aligned to make it happen, Lord willing.Thanks again for everyone's dialog and thoughtful input. 

Also, the state recommendation is for 1 person per 150 sq ft, but each county can choose their own. reading what is going on and talking to other owners in FL, most counties are now just aligning with the state recommendations. and yes, hotels operate under different occupancy rules, but they also have more requirements around sprinklers, emergency egress and lighting, inspections, etc.

That’s why I believe: Expectations and requirements must be aligned upfront.Clear and transparent communication prevents frustration.Regular reports and established standards create trust on both sides.  

Management interest more aligned with investor interest (usually, for internally managed REITs)5.

., rent laws/increases, insurance timelines, availability of licensed contructors/handyman´s, inspection protocols, and utilities/services like landscaping or pool).Because practices differ by country, I’m keen to understand the American owner/tenant perspective specifically — not from a place of not knowing, but to prepare well and align my processes with what US owners actually value.If you’re in Central Texas, even better, but any US experience helps.

Additionally, discussing their past success in quickly filling vacancies may offer some reassurance.If you’re not satisfied with their response or results, it could be worthwhile to explore other management options that align more closely with your expectations for property turnover and advertising.

Right now, I’m really weighing the pros and cons of seller financing with a longer-term payout versus doing a 1031 exchange—particularly when it comes to tax implications and overall lifestyle alignment.

A helpful way to break through is to pick one market that aligns with your goals (cash flow, appreciation, value-add, etc.) and then go deep instead of wide.

you're not going yo meaningfully reduce your W2 tax burden, so better that you focus your energy on increasing your income.let's hypothetically say you can find $50k/yr losses to offset W2 income. that ultimately becomes $25k/yr net savings, which isn't insignificant, but it's likely not going to be worth the effort. you'll need a fair amount of capital or effort to generate $50k/yr losses, and its better to focus ther effort/capital on somerthing that's aligned with your investment strategy anr interests.