Additionally, they've avoided 40-50 hard credit inquiries populating on their credit as a result of the soft credit inquiry that we utilize for DSCR loans.If DSCR loans are a new thing to you, I would recommend checking out some articles here on Bigger Pockets or giving me a call to learn more.

There's zero reason to do this when there are plenty of options to avoid it. 

USDA does not.If you have a job gap (6+ months of unemployment) on an FHA loan, then you have to go back 2 years prior to the job gap AND be back to work for 6 months before you are eligible.How to avoid this? 

Umbrella insurance provides substantial liability protection at a lower cost and avoids the administrative complexities of managing an LLC.

The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.  

It's also easier to figure out all of the pro's and con's a head of time to avoid lost time and money.  

Research local regulations and permits for STRs in your chosen markets to avoid surprises.

Quote from @Kolby Knickerbocker:  Have you considered building here in Central Oregon or an STR here? 

If you’re open to exploring nearby markets, like northwest Georgia or north-central Alabama, you may have an easier time finding properties within your buy box.

One thing you might think of doing is having and promoting your own website to avoid the exhorbitant fees charged by the third party sites such as Expedia, Booking.com and Air BnB.