There are many different ways our legal system abuses those who have insurance with ultra high limits. $1million in umbrella coverage stacked on top of the underlying liability coverage for the property is more than adequate. 

Reason for doing so is that because they base the risk off of worst case scenario under the idea that they would have to take over the property if you were to foreclose, how much of a difference is your lease between the market rent?

The difference between CPAs and EAs is addressed  here (scroll down to my long comment on that old thread): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...As to finding competent tax accountants, there are 20+ of us right here on this forum.

STR is very different from LTR in so many ways and if you are going to self manage, it is not an easy transition. 

We can stream off 3 TV's and browse the internet on the 12mb.So if you can get 100mb or so for significantly less, then I would do that.Now it will be different if you offer a working vacation options, then more would be better.

It seems like you've explored different options from HELOC/LOC to transferring deed..

It frustrates me that landlords are held to a different standard than the supermarkets, gas stations, and cable companies.I guess the more diplomatic thing to do would be to issue a notice to vacate for a protracted date (90 days was mentioned) with no raise, and then part ways. 

Although I understand that corporate real estate is so different from residential, I hope that some knowledge and skills are transferable and I can turbo charge and learn fast!

It's crucial to discuss how each lender evaluates income and experience, as their criteria can differ.

It's different for every state.