Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

I have always dreamed of owning and operating multifamily rental properties ever since I was a little kid.My mom has been in realestate ever since I could remember, everything from being a realtor, fix and flips, buy and holds, and long term rentals.

I operate across the mid-south/mid-west.

Once it is operating, it doesn't require a ton of time, save & except when you have an emergency come up.

Despite the house being operated for years by the prior owner as a STR. 

We have a RE attorney & mortgage broker to make sure our operation is legal & compliant.

You could create an operating agreement granting one of you the powers - but it is a fair amount of energy/time/activity for someone to manage and find deals.

Modern units operated down to -5 degrees so it should be adequate for a cabin in OH depending.

They only operate in markets where their data can hedge an almost guarantee if you follow their protocol.

Just make sure you are saving towards those slow months during the peak months, buy a deal at the right price (don't overpay just because its a turnkey STR or you think it will make more money than projected), and look into ways to increase bookings during those slow months with some marketing and operation tweaks.