In my experience you tend to get more people living there than the people who apply. 

Work on the property / live in the property for at least 2 years.

I've lived here on and off for 15 years.

I did all the labor my self aside from hiring certified electrician and plumber as per country permit regulations.I live in Alaska with my family and work in construction in general (journeyman carpenter turned commercial superintendent turned GC and now rolling steady as one man 'handyman' doing lots of finish work the last couple years).

Everyone has their own room and a bathroom and they share common space such as living room, dining room and a kitchen and they are one the same lease.

We currently live in our forever home with both of our parents on each side of us.

This telegraphs your more then liquid and not just looking to bottom-feed, and when review potentials and kick back what is realistic and viable, it shows your serious and savvy.

Quote from @Ben Trageser: If you live in your short-term rental (STR) property in a future year after claiming depreciation, depreciation recapture does not occur immediately.

I would like to add 2 - 6 container living houses for short, mid or long term rental.

The tenant deposit covers DAMAGES, not wear and tear. 90% of tenants want a decent place to live, market rent, and a good tenant landlord relationship, and pay rent on time.