A popular strategy to execute the BRRRR method is purchase the property using a fix & flip loan and then do a cash out refi into a DSCR loan to recoup your equity. 

I do use Hospitable as well for my STR communications but I find that between these two platforms, I have pretty much everything I need.

By default, the depreciation method for short-term rental properties is the straight-line method.

Engelo and his team do a fantastic job regarding communication and answering any questions you have.  

The workers are great but under trained, over worked and under paid so getting timely communications, complete answers or clear next steps is a challenge to say the least. 

Correct, I have housemates to help with living expenses; however, I am not really using the BRRRR method because my renovations are cosmetic (changing light fixtures, furniture, paint, small fixes).

I highly recommend Appfolio just simply because the tenant interface portion of the software is super easy to use and it has a built-in messaging system that makes communication so much easier!

Once, we move out of our unit, we have the flexibility to rent both as MTR or do a blend of other methods. 

Is one method better than the other?

If this is important, the choice is clear.However, if you invest using the BRRRR method, you should be able to pull money out of a property and use it again if you buy it well enough with equity.