I have a 2 unit build coming up and a 6 unit build as well in the pipeline.

Don well said!

I’m especially eager to learn more about house hacking, as my first purchase will be my first primary residence as well as my first rental investment.  

Thanks any CPAs you would recommend who are well aware of STR tax laws

Oh well, it's not worth the fight for me at this point.Thanks Michael!

There's no guarantee of anything in the STR investing world, and I do think cities are legally allowed to switch their laws, so as soon as I say it's super unlikely to happen, that thing will then happen.But again, not even the most liberal, affordable-housing-starved, anti-STR city in Colorado has changed their laws and not allowed those who were operating under a legal short-term rental license to continue.Your point is well taken though.

I'm sure there are other options as well that I'm not thinking of.

I am better known in the property management industry than real estate investing.I am not sure how I could connect with him. 

My parents have 40+ years in SFH rentals and have done quite well for themselves and have educated my sister and I quite a bit about the industry. 

In fact, it could actually lower your taxable income...Happy to chat with you as well.