We have a great community here to help you out.

I am happy to help in any regard. 

Thank you in advance for your help!

If you don't and you want a suggestion or two, i can help you out. 

The clients we work with who have found success letting us help them find highest and best use of properties, then we manage them for a year, and then pull out 60-70% of their money, and do it again - rather than waiting several years for a home run hit. 

Smart thermostats, in particular, can help you monitor energy use and lower costs between stays.I hope everyone’s experiences and perspectives help guide you as you start this journey!

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

Happy to go through some details on that if that'd be helpful.

If you consider Pittsburgh in the future I'm happy to talk about the market and help you get set up. 

He has been alongside me on the other deals so I’d like to give him equity/skin in the game and I don’t know how else to do itQuote from @Basit Siddiqi: Getting a property with a partner / friend will not help you from getting hosed on taxes.I wouldn't move forward - You mentioned beng a high income earner so your hourly rate is very high.