Let’s prioritize practical solutions that promote compliance, affordability, and overall safety for residents.

If he is so confident then he should show his results instead of promoting it without making his own commitment.  

.- Material participation rules still apply: If you meet the IRS material participation tests, losses from a short-term rental can be treated as nonpassive, allowing them to offset W-2 or business income.

Also make sure you get reviews that speak to the experience you’re trying to promote.

Nearly the entire reviews section is RTR endorsements....I guess its good promotion for the biz.

Why does PM start promoting the property only after existing tenant moved out and property fixed (small repairs)?

I've partnered with several contractors over the years (before I got my own license) and it is very normal for the contractor to be paid for materials and labor, even if they are doing the build "at cost"It's complicated and as other have stated, you've gotten yourself in too big of a mess to be sorted out by some people on an internet forum. 

There’s growing talk about imposing tariffs on imported construction materials like steel, aluminum, and lumber.

Yes I am a moderator which means we filter spam and self promotion and make sure people post in the proper forums.

And if something pops up later such as unpaid material man, or a couple of subs who received no payment and did not provide lean releases- do you go after the contractors bond money after filing for a court order to do so?