My company host a ton!

probably a wholesale company.. get a second opinion from a local RE agent so you dont get hosed. 

Worst company ever.  

When you start, the company may give you a small existing portfolio, but then you'll have to maintain & grow it to make a decent living.You could also work as a leasing agent at an apartment complex.

For example, could I use my SDIRA to operate a management company that charges my holding LLCs a management fee?

A few years ago I stopped coaching, I sold my print marketing company (Yellow Letters) to care for my wife.

If you plan to invest in multiple states or require advanced asset protection, consult a CPA or attorney to explore options like a holding company structure.

I don't yet have an estimate on cost.I've never used insurance for something like this because A) I've never had an expensive repair and B) I fix most stuff myself on my Denver units.Question is: Should I file a claim or will the insurance company raise my rates so much that it makes it not worth it. 

That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.

Always keep record of where you told your insurance company that the property was being used for STR.