If not from the person in office, then definitely from the person running against them.

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

While Facebook Marketplace isn't the sketchiest site (craigslist), I personally would never give my ID across it.

For funding, explore options like FHA loans, personal savings, or creative financing, and focus on New Jersey markets that align with your goals, such as Newark for rentals or commuter towns for house hacking.

Personally, I started investing in both single-family and multifamily without joining any coaching programs.

They obtain and manage capital, whether it’s private equity/debt, bank financing or personal capital.

I am the only person that will be able to update you in this matter.

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

@Lauren MerendinoI strongly believe that your chosen market should be somewhere that you can go to in person / have strong personal knowledge of / have family or a network in already.