Relying upon tenants to do proper maintenance on yards usually ends badly.

They could certainly use a remodel to look nicer, but as is they are functional and basic. 

Like most people I'm on the hunt for a proper BRRRR which as most people can tell has it's challenges.

Like any other rental, properly screen your tenants/roommates.

What have you done or seen as proper solution?

First thing you need to do is make sure it is zoned properly.

I just wanted to run this by some of you guys on here to make sure I'm going about this correctly, and to see what thoughts you have on securing the proper funds to operate smoothly and efficiently.

I’ve been using a normal accountant for several years but I don’t think he’s properly crediting for depreciation, and I know my wife and I are close to qualifying for real estate professional and the subsequent active income write offs…my accountant won’t even look at it.

This is why it's important to properly vet a location and neighborhood to make sure a STR will be permitted and welcome. 

Perhaps provide proper ventilation or does it have to be removed completely to avoid potential issues?