In this scenario say you are using QuickBooks - Class feature:Create 2 new class:Split between PropertiesOverhead (office) expenses not related to any propertiesAT the end of the YEAR:Split the total expenses between properties.

Unfortunately I don't see any MeetUps or any other local gatherings where people get together to discuss this specific asset class. 

I'd suggest picking up Brandon's book "The Complete Guide to Managing Rental Properties."

Airbnb is relatively hot around us and we are located very close to two places that host classes/seminars/etc.Any initial gut thoughts?

Congrats.Would you say is this a C class Richmond, CA neighborhood?

maybe, maybe not) and coming from out of state,....she arrives....but has no way to get to her hotel (red flag) so a person who works for my PM volunteers to go pick her up at the bus station and drive her to her hotel.

Im honestly just reaching out to see if anyone is willing to let me pick their brain or potentially meet up.I need all the help I can get. 

You can pick and choose the strategies that work best for you now, and tweak your long-term plan as you learn more and build your portfolio. 

The main thing of course is to be aware of and follow all the additional tenant protection ordinances that seattle has which go a lot further than WA state landlord tenant law does.Seattle has a just cause eviction law ,    additional categories of 'protected class' that you cannot discriminate against,  there are rules around what you can and cannot consider when doing screenings  (you cannot consider most criminal history for example),   and there are rules forcing you for example to accept a six month interest free payment plan for deposit and last months rent if the applicant requests it.   

My heart exploded at every chance I got (evenings after classes and weekends) to work on her 1920s home.