Thanks @Michael GermanoJust off Pace's promotion of another Gator method, not currently a member.One thing I'm concerned about is that I already have a line of credit, he mentioned it needs to be and LOC done through his suggested companies.

What methods work for you?

Enduring this arrangement for just a year or two can position you favorably to replicate the process and gradually build a substantial portfolio of properties just from the HH method alone.

Both the revenue estimate sites and my own enemy method calendar and ADR research shows this to be the case. 

However, the method of handling the 1099 income on the tax return may vary depending on the circumstances and interpretation of tax laws.The approach your CPA has taken, where each property is reported separately on Schedule E and then adjusted on a statement for property 3 to match the total 1099 income, could be viewed as a cautious approach to ensure compliance with IRS reporting requirements.

Or is there some other method that works better.

These “mentors” suggest methods that are DANGEROUS in the hands of the inexperienced, unknowledgeable, and under capitalized.  

Either you use a mileage allowance of 67 cents per mile or you use a more complex method called actual expenses.

Context: My spouse is a real estate professional by materially participating in the management of multiple Single family Residential.She spends more than 750hr and keep a methodical record oh the activities.

Using a phone or table for everything is not always the most efficient method.