I wasn't really thinking from the point of view of a client though, just that I could save money and make more cash flow early on if I rented out both sides for my own portfolio.  

Make sure to do the math to see if the investment is worth it by considering how much more rent you could charge and any energy savings.

That said, these DSTs did save us from paying a very high capital gains tax rate, and I'm hoping there will be some capital appreciation before we cash out, so there's still a decent chance they will prove to be good investments.

As an investor you should be able to put that money to better use than the savings of some interest.

What you pay for in money you save in time, and honestly all you need is one lead out however many you're going to get from one month of the service to make it worth it.Best of luck in your investment journey

HUGE savings of time. 

I've somewhat committed to the idea of 3 drawer chests in place of nightstands on each side of the bed, but even those are not cheap and don't save you that much compared to 2 nightstands plus a shared dresser per room.

For example, for want of saving x% in tax, you have to spend add'tl time being a landlord and have your funds tied up. 

I found this other group called Certified Tax Coach (https://www.certifiedtaxcoach.com/) that help with tax strategies and tax savings. 

Your profile mentions that you ahve ownership in an LLC - WoodRich Hospitality Services LLC.If it is a multi-member LLC, there may be a separate partnership return required.If it is a services based business, there may be a benefit to operating it as an S-Corp to save on self-employment taxes.