Have you done remote accounting/taxes for your clients, and if so do you believe this is just as beneficial?

Her risk level is 0 she has fears and has The trust money sitting in mutual funds something my parents would never do!

We are interested in learning the necessary skills needed to effectively find deals, fund deals and match-make for the mutual benefit of all the parties. 

It would be beneficial for you to connect with @Christopher Price since he is in the Seattle area and knows the STR market well!

I would recommend transfering the property into a land trust with the beneficial interest going to them personally now, but changed into a newly created single-member LLC after the 1031 exchange.

Initially I have some different ideas on how you can structure the loan to be more beneficial and create more cashflow up front.

I've been a developer for 17 years on projects across the US and we do both JV deals and consulting based on what is most beneficial for all people involved.

I feel that either location you choose will prove to be beneficial! 

It may be beneficial to consult with a contractor and real estate professional to assess the best option for your specific situation.

Forming a repoire with them I think was beneficial and personally satisfying.