I am no CPA (and you should consult with one) but how do you plan to meet the IRS material participation rule with a $400K W2 job. 

What is the promote structure?

As an example, we were doing a charity project for a home owner that costs us $30 in materials but $210 in licensing and permits.

I did a simple Google search.Read this:What Is Material Participation?

Most of the PM listed on Biggerpockets are for LTR since the site promotes self-managing STR.

As my avg rental period is <8 days, and I have <14 days personal use at the property and believe I can meet the material participation test, this should be a non-passive activity.Specific Questions on Material Participation:1) Do hours logged for material participation in 2022 include time prior to placing the property in service (i.e. first half of 2022)?

We could then promote that day/chat and hopefully see who shows up!

That is fine as a start, but only as a start.I emailed one of these companies to point out that none of their Youtube material cover the sale of our properties.

If S8 is so great, can someone explain to me why:1) The government has to create laws that force landlords to accept it. 2) The government has to pay shills to come to forums like these and promote it.

Any coaching program that promotes Multifamily investing as a way to quit your day job in 12 months easily should be avoided as fast as possible!