@Ryan NunyaYou are correct that short-term rentals are a different animal for tax purposes than purely "rental" income as noted in the original post. 

However, there are deals in that range, I can’t reference it cause BP will flag and delete posts where I reference transaction details.

@Kevin Kim I initially post the ad about the unit and get prospective tenants to fill out my application prior to setting up showings.

Assuming what you've posted is true, this person is seriously mentally unstable.

I send you some questions in another post few days ago and am still awaiting your response.

She probably read some blog post or website talking about mold and immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was the source of her problems. 

Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

I talked to one for awhile yesterday before writing this post.  

I dont think the terms allow me to post a link but here are some basics.Has been occupied avg of 17 days per month since Sept.managed by a top tier company and has 4.8 star avg reviews.Also would be a good family home (large private lot, fenced yard, hot tub).It has the benefit of being near Austin downtown, but NOT in Austin city limits (9 miles to city center), so lower taxes and no STR rules (default to Travis County rules).I have read the forum posts for similar situations, however every market is different. 

Currently we are seeing STR owners posting for sale due to reduction in prices they can get per night and the vacancy rate increasing.