The goal is to slowly build a real estate portfolio and get to a point that I can eventually sale my business. 

I think its rare you can take a model you're doing in this are or product and just move it somewhere else or on to some other product.To me, If you have a niche that works and you're good at it and the numbers are strong,  I believe you should put everything you have into that business model and grow it and grow it fast while the getting is good. 

I do feel QBO kinda traps you into the system (Like Apple products, haha) becuase it is the "Go-To" for Bookeepers and Accountants.  

However, most tend to get very watered down with sales pitches etc.  

It’s super important you prioritize the end product: something that gets the job done well as an STR.  

You will need to justify the sale price of those assets to the new owner at their then current value on your books.It is a big hassle to do this, but it can make you a lot of money if you do it right and are careful in your record keeping.

I am curious if anyone has had any success using this product.  

It's almost like they tack on a few hundred dollars to the order and forget to charge sales tax

you have to inspect BEFORE the sale. 

It can be paid off by a refinance, or a sale or cash out of pocket.The other issue is the pending divorce.