Advertising can be done on a STR platform, but will probably get more traction on websites where people are more likely to look for more than a nightly/weekly rental.

The changes should be integrated into the website and application by the end of the year. 

All the documents need to be uploaded in the accela https://aca-prod.accela.com/COC/Default.aspxMore Details can be found on the city website.

With respect to your 2 questions, 1) when you sell the property, all the depreciation taken (regardless of whether it was used to offset income in the past) is subject to recapture.2) You can reduce your taxable capital gain by subtracting the selling expenses from the sale price.

It is well worth it to get an agreement and market on Zillow and all of their downstream websites to advertise your home. 

I am looking for the shell to allow website access for owners, documents, scheduling etc.

Here are the top ones: Airbnb, VBRO, Booking.com, and Direct Booking on a property website. 

(especially for those involved on this website)The reason I mention if it matters on this website is because most are real estate investors(long term buy and hold) and will most likely operate at a tax loss which doesn't have an impact on taxes.The second point is, will you invest or not invest in a good investment because of what your tax rate is?

I would assume there are some people on here who have gone down the path of developing affordable housing projects for their respective markets. 

I respect and learn from my elders and actually appreciated your initial post, appreciated your second post even more