I understand each comapny structure and risk and I do respect it. 

She is renting the apartment, not the entire property.It's very important for landlords to understand Landlord-Tenant rights and maintain control of the property.

Instead I want to take advantage of the opportunity I have of living rent free to invest my time and money in STR's to hopefully build that portfolio up and eventually make that my main source of income (I understand that will take time).

I would agree if we were talking about financial statements, but as I understand it, we are talking about tax basis reports.For tax purposes, one can use a modified cash basis when filing.

I know that I will need a good realtor on my team that understands not just the market but the real estate investment industry itself.

I understand how important privacy is to our guests. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Service disruptions can understandably lead to frustration.From my perspective in the self-directed IRA industry, effective communication and responsiveness during transitions are crucial to maintaining client trust.

I truly don’t understand what John Hyre wrote above.

I had to go that far away due to the insane cost of real estate in Boston, so I fully understand the predicament.