You can argue about some of the specific numbers in the assumptions, but the bottom line is, there is no "free lunch" when it comes to paying tax. 

One might even argue you are more vulnerable going full turnkey PM as you will have zero visibility on your investment until you actually visit it since you will be at the whims of whatever the PM thinks is best for your asset.  

Legal counsel for N.A.R. approved the agreement early Friday morning, and The New York Times obtained a copy of the signed document.The deal, which lawyers anticipate will be filed within weeks and still needs a federal court’s approval, would end a multitude of legal claims from home sellers who argued that the rules forced them to pay excessive fees.

Legal counsel for N.A.R. approved the agreement early Friday morning, and The New York Times obtained a copy of the signed document.The deal, which lawyers anticipate will be filed within weeks and still needs a federal court’s approval, would end a multitude of legal claims from home sellers who argued that the rules forced them to pay excessive fees.

It won't make sense for every traveler, particularly for a single, business traveler only staying one night, I might argue that STR's wouldn't make sense.But for a family of 5 that would have otherwise had to share 2 double beds and call in a cot from the front desk, it's a no brainer.My family of 5 was able to book a condo on the beach for 4th of july for 4 nights, about $250/night all in!  

It is pointless to argue opinions when it comes to the law.

You'll need to just get the work done and I highly recommend NOT arguing with the appraiser over it. 

Suburban multifamily in my opinion can't be compared but if you want to argue that let's say it's $220 a sq ft.

A lawyer may be able to argue you have pierced the corporate veil and have the entities disallowed.

Perhaps could argue you had to relocate for work and write off some moving expenses...