@Matthew C. this is definitely a dilema and I'm sorry to hear you're having these challenges. 

." - which to me indicates the same doubts that I have about the legality of the IRS position.Until the IRS is challenged in court over this position and loses, I choose to comply with their position.

That said, its a great opportunity for the investor willing to accept the challenge.  

That is the biggest challenge I have with my clients.

We will meet at different adaptive reuse location each meeting to see the transformation and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of this strategy.

Reliable, thorough housecleaning services can be challenging to find.

I own one facility and it has been quite a challenge so far.

You should have a good idea of every expense you have in your primary home, then add the STR specific:  (These are rough estimate numbers, depending on various factors)STR insurance - a special insurance that covers both the property and your liability, could be $2~4k in areas without natural disasters, could be more than $10k in some other areas.cleaning fee - approx. $50 per bedroom, so a 4-bedroom house will cost you about $150~200consumables - bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, beverage supplies: $20~30 per week, depending on how much you providewear and tear - towels, linen, kitchen utensils, some furniture: $1000~2000 per yearRepairs/replacement for things that guests break or steal:  $1000~2000 per yearAlso, if your personal use is less than 14 days a year, the entire property's expense is deductible against STR income, but if you use more than 14 days, then you will have to calculate the proportion of how many days it's rented out vs how many days you or your family uses. 

Are you seeing similar challenges with rent growth?

It's going to be challenging to find another house hack with as low of a monthly payment as you currently have, given the low interest rate.