This is because its a STR friendly area and investors flocked to it like crazy.But in markets like Henderson, NV - Airbnb is strictly regulated (but still legal).

I was using Google Voice in order have a local number as well as a separate number that would be strictly for business .

You want Taxable Income (2) to be as low as possible.You want Net Income (3) to be as high as possible.You want Cash flow (1) to be as high as positive, but if you have a lot of money saved up to weather the tough times then it isn't strictly necessary.Net Income (3) is the single most important measure.Your cash flow is mostly important for knowing that you can pay your obligations as they come due.

Would the unlawful eviction and conversion claims strictly fall under "Landlord-Tenant" or could they be Intentional Torts i.e., Fraud, Conversion, Intentional Infliction of Mental Distress (along with prior incidents of Fraud and Invasion of Privacy)?

this is strictly for a rental

I will have to incur the 10% penalty, but again, I see that as the cost of getting access to the dollars and not being limited to keeping that strictly in a retirement account.

I watch and buy property all over Canada, Montreal is a really tough market to cash flow properties, mostly due to the strict rent control.

You'll want to operate that STR within your LLC as a strict business and avoid co-mingling personal funds to ensure maximum protection. 

The reason for the strict timeline is that the property is in a college town and I need to get tenants in there by August 1st or else it looks like I'll be forced to live there for another year which isn't the end of the world.Any help is appreciated, thank you!

I eliminate the problem by providing 13 self-addressed #6 envelopes with lease signing...stack of envelopes serve as a reminder and they are addressed to my post office box.I do maintain a strict policy on collection - pay or quit on the 6th and follow up with eviction on the 11th.