Pretend you don't have that cash and learn to make it as a wholesaler or investor friendly Realtor. 

BiggerPockets has options to search through investor-friendly resources that you are looking for here too. https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companiesGood luck on your STR journey and let us know any updates or questions that come up!

Then I helped friends or people who I was recommended to with basic remodel suggestions while staying up to code.

Friend How did you finance this deal?

We are looking to rent our primary house and move to a slightly bigger house in the same town because my kids do not want to leave their friends. 

It is my LLC to his LLC , a friend that Ive known for 9 years working many notes with ,not that close a friend.

I have a friend who has vacation rentals in that area.  

I've had friends that lost all back rent to a property management company that went bankrupt. 

The best advice on this topic, in my opinion, comes from 2 books:How to win friends and influence peopleNever eat aloneI am also looking for brokerages to work with or even experienced shadow / intern for to gain experience and additional knowledge.

I am not sure the Tenant is so friendly, my property manager deals with them.If you have a PM, they should answer this question for you and handle the process.You should notify the PM and update your PM Agreement, W-9, banking information, etc.