When donated to a qualifying charity, you generally can deduct the full fair market value without having to pay capital gains taxes, which is a big benefit compared to selling it.Itemized Deductions: To claim the deduction, you must itemize your deductions on your tax return (rather than taking the standard deduction).

Depreciation is such a large benefit. 

Each town has its own benefits and drawbacks, so be sure to research them based on your rental approach.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Some of the benefits are transaction speed, limited liability protection.  

How does their "generous liability insurance and requiring renters insurance" specifically benefit owners?

The benefit is it is revolving so you can take it out and pay it back multiple times.

Your insurance carrier will decide who is liable, and if it is the other insurance carrier then they will file a Coordination of Benefits with the other carrier.

You do get benefits with a PM. 

I always tell people I wish I had caught the real estate bug in my early 20s.House hacking has so many benefits, and it’s amazing to see you taking advantage of it.