Our instincts are to eventually rent it and use the income for payment assistance on a new home mortgage.

@Joshua Patterson nice intro, but what specifically do you need our assistance with?

However, we will likely need a property manager to assist with some facets of running this rental (since we would not live locally) and would primarily market it through platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to start, (eventually setting up a direct booking process).Here's our question for those who have experience in STR's or who might be involved in a similar scenario: How challenging is it to meet the material participation hours needed to achieve active status?

I suspect there would be massive blow back if the feds attempt to lower sec 8 rental assistance. 

Hi Junior, I'm in Atlanta, but I have sold properties in Macon, Ga if you every need any assistance.  

Our job is to provide you assistance. 

Start anywhere—offer to assist, intern, whatever it takes—and absorb as much knowledge as you can.

I currently assist investors in diversifying their portfolios with turn-key SFH's. 

My sister and I founded Abideaway to help short term rental hosts increase their profitability and guest experience through interior design, mural painting, and digital branding—in essence, a suite of creative services to set them apart :) We work nationwide and would be happy to help wherever you land.Would love to chat with you to learn more about your direction and see how we can assist.

A lot of it has to do with location and time.If they are local owners looking at 1-2 LTR properties, I'll assist with identifying cash flowing/near cash flowing properties, assist them in the purchase as their buyers agent and assist with tenant procurement, listing, etc. but they can typically handle day to day management from there.Furnished properties, whether that be MTR or STR, are a lot more involved, as I'm sure you're aware of!