I only asked what software they used to understand the inconsistency.

Absolutely find another CPA that knows the STR rules and puts you in the best position possible in the event of an audit.

There must be something in the middle of my $376 TurboTax Premier (with audit protection) fee that I pay to do my own taxes (federal and 2 states that my rentals are in) and $10,000.  

So basically, I created an account on Avail which is a landlord software to begin setting up a lease and trying to list my rooms on the market.

I suspect the right person with the right software and experience can do this very quickly. 

Buy or inherit and hold all their lives while working the properties for income.I've seen teachers, firemen, software engineers and all sorts of people utilize both strategies successfully.

@Jim P.While both solo 401k participants funds may be held in one bank account, from a long-term planning perspective, distribution, planning, and audit perspective, it may be best to hold each participants funds in separate participant accounts. 

We advertise online through our PM software (Rentec Direct), which syndicates with several websites.  

@Gaston Barua-You would be better served if you had an experienced individual, hold your hand through the underwriting process of scrutinizing a deal with a careful eye ( and with some good software), as no two deals you encounter will be the same.Books are wonderful, only to a certain extent.  

I've worked closely to real estate my entire professional career, 1st in property management and now in construction software.