There aren't many things that "appear" to be leaks, they usually are leaks and if it's been leaking since May you are going to have way more issues to worry about than a premium plumber charge.

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

Post your questions and I'll make sure to get them answered for you!

Since I am married and have school age kids, I place a real premium on minimizing my management time. 

Yet, too many of those posting advice for you have no clue on the risks they are advising you to take.You're pinching pennies to save $8k with 3 kids. - What would happen if you lost it all?

Post the numbers and the street.  

I also suspect that most can recognize having occupancy gaps filled by an alternate OTA is a positive outcome. you can stay on a single OTA if you desire or you can follow the advice of the experienced posts that suggest otherwise.  

My airbnb posting just went live yesterday. 

Like your post title suggests, you die to avoid the taxes.

Quote from @Nadia Jones: Also posted in Getting Started Forum, but figured multifamily category may also generate some responses...so posting here as well.