Oddly enough, we aren't sure if that's his real identity.

A strong deal should still generate income even if the rules change.

I can show you a website where $8.99 can get you a perfectly good drivers lisence and another site where you can by a complete identity for between $50-$400.

The federal guidelines, and they are only guidelines, not rules or laws, are 2 heartbeats per bedroom.But, you are in a BLUE state and tenants can walk all over landlords there so who knows what laws really apply and how much it will cost you to have those laws enforced.

@Robert Ellis are you going to answer @James Wise questions regarding identity?

Hi all Have any of you used Identity verification platform (like Checkin, Authenticate or Enso Connect) for short term rentals?

The key is to keep records like receipts, detailed activity logs, and anything tangible that shows the work they’re actually doing.Even for long-term rentals, tracking time and understanding passive vs. non-passive income matters, though the rules are a little different.This is one of the biggest tax advantages of STRs done right.

Just remember, once you get to 30 days, MN State rental laws apply, not Airbnb rules, and for that reason, you would be best to create a lease, keep some extra revenue by saving AirBNB fees, and save the tenant the cost of the taxes which do not apply on a lease.

Finding one that meets the 1% rule seems impossible these days….

You can get virtually identical tax benefits.