I would appreciate some guidance to gain clarity on the rules.

., social media campaigns, content marketing, video marketing, influencer partnerships).

Hot tubs, pool tables, movie rooms, kayaks and canoes, bikes, games, nice comfortable beds, smart TV's, video games, well stocked kitchens, etc.

I also do a YouTube walk-through video of everything a guest may ask and go through everything at the property.

We recently published a video on how to avoid the Hobby Loss Rule.

I agree with this high level (Private Money = Individual, Hard Money = Company Non-Turnkey Product).I've been begging (mostly to no avail) for better clarity and definitions here for these to avoid confusion - BiggerPockets IMO has a HUGE opportunity to set and create the "gold standard" universal definitions of loan types with just a little initiative. 

Contrast that with our $500 leasing fee which is only paid to us after we've done the marketing, video tour, showings, found tenants and actually rented the property. 

Was there a video? 

I'll learn now and also get more clarity on my "why".

Example: replacing the bathroom vanity.My question: If I were to take pictures and a video of the thing needing repair and show it to someone at Home Depot or Lowes, would they be able to guide me on what to buy and what to do?