It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

We use Hiscox for our insurance with our business, not sure if it works for property but its worth a try. 

I'm self-employed and did not know if my business was going to be shut down due to the virus.

The house sits near a freeway junction and a busy street, and while my previous rental was also close to the freeway, something about this home's elevation makes the noise unbearablyintrusive.

I would check with your CPA before setting anything up.If you are talking about referring people to local fun businesses like the boat rental, restaurants, amusement parks etc then there is no problem.

I’m new to the rental business.

The webpage has them based in Maryland but they aren't listed in the state's business directory.

They have a list of vendors that want to keep them happy because of all the business they do.

Do you have any standards that you follow to help you in business?

Would that lower our tax liability from other income we receive or no because this is purely RE and not an operating business?