If in a low income area and a squatter breaks in and sets up shop, they can stay there a year before you can put them out.

Have you stopped into the local coffee shops and bars/restaurants to speak with the residents?

Don't internet shop for that. 

For example, we have a multifamily deal in the boroughs where the contract rider specifically states if the owner cannot deliver the property by X date, the purchaser can back out with their deposit.If you have some flexibility on the contract, you could continue shopping active deals as backups.

I am about to submit to the IRS my log of 500+ hours working in the STR business, most of which come from communicating with guests, cleaners, maintenance people, Airbnb, VRBO, and managing supplies, shopping, bill paying, pricing, calendars, all the daily and weekly tasks. 

You may need to shop for a CPA who understands the rule the way you & Brandon Hall do. 

My advice would be for sure to become a part of the FB group Short Term Rental Listing Advice through the Short Term Shop, Also become a part of the STS community and ask questions there and you will get a boost!

You get what you pay for in all cases: while shopping for food, clothes, attorneys, CPAs, Doctors and Realtors. 

Let's grab a coffee sometime.

Right on the bank statement you could see the following:- Federal & state tax refund deposits of $12k- Purchase at a care tire shop, assuming new tires for her car.