Once you get closer to making the move, reach out to local agents to get up-to-date info from the MLS.

So, I'm guessing when you purchase home you have it under your personal name?

To me this includes being members of your local REIAs. 

For the income to switch to Sch C reporting, you also need to offer services similar to that which a hotel might offer such as daily housekeeping, food/drink, and potentially various other amenities depending on how you'd like to qualify.What you describe is simply changing property managers, it doesn't really matter whose name is on the AirBNB listing.

All adults are named on the lease and sign the lease, agreeing to the terms and conditions.

I live in Western NY, so I'm not sure if the CPA would have to be local to me? 

I'd suggest you also contact local property management companies as they may know people who are looking to buy places.

Always cool to connect with other local investors.

Hello EveryoneMy name is Adam and I am new to real estate investing, having started listening to the BP podcasts as well as reading some books over the past few months.

I'm a local realtor and would be glad to do that for the local BiggerPockets community.