I guide clients who are looking to treat their STR as active.Somethings to consider are whether you should get a cost segregation study done, creating a log of your hours and having an understanding of what hours count / don't count.

I'm one of the case studies in the BP book, The House Hacking Strategy. 

Her work in this way again is not influenced at all by if it is an LLC in her name, your name, or both - it is based on actual hours worked.IF and AFTER you meet the above tests, you need to prove that you materially participate in your RENTAL trades or businesses, generally this is at least 500 hours per year, but there are other tests as well.If you qualify for all of the above, now you can use tax losses from rental real estate to offset W-2 income. 

But suing someone is expensive and arduous (and she could very well just hide any previous calls to sewer companies and it would be hard to prove it).

He has to prove damages and you haven't stated anything a judge would award damages over.Putting in insulation is a good investment for you long term. 

Document your experience so you can share a case study here or at your local REIA

As long as you can prove the costs are directly related to restoring the driveway to its original condition, it's reasonable to charge the tenant for these damages using their security deposit.

There was a case study where a GP raised a million dollars for a deal with 70% of the funds coming from his personal network. 

Study their pricing, occupancy rates, amenities, and guest reviews.

Associations must now conduct a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) to ensure they have adequate funds for necessary repairs and maintenance.