A lot of the popular, no money needed, strategies like being a wholesaler, getting a partner to fund the deal, or STR co-hosting / arbitrage are a bit of a paradox because the people that have the expertise to effectively implement these strategies are typically the experienced folks that don't need no money down strategies to invest.

Tell them they have to go, no matter what, but that you will reward them if they leave peacefully and/or quickly.

Their expertise will be invaluable, especially when navigating renovations and managing tenants.2. 

Hi Christopher, I'm a realtor in the area and I thought I'd run some numbers for you just to get a better picture of the risk/reward of a LTR vs STR.Currently netting $250 a month on the LTRIf you rented it as a STR on a nightly basis for $135 with an expected estimated vacancy of 56% (average for the area) that's a gross income of $21,681 less your mortgage $17,400 and less expenses such as water electric and internet of an estimated $4200 puts your annual net at $81.To make the STR profitable for the additional work you'd have to rent it for more than $135 a night and for more nights than the Nashville average of 44% occupancy. 

It's a great concept and their sales pitch is pretty convincing, but it's pretty clear that Curbio is not consistently delivering what they promise and someone on their staff has expertise in scrubbing bad reviews from sight. 

You have no expertise to bring to the table, no contacts, and no reputation.  

But coaching will be the game changer for you.Do folks know of mentors / coaches with expertise around upstate NY?

Your expertise in CRE will be a value-add to any Canadian commercial discussion here. 

Reap the rewards likely after that.

Have them include a risk reward matrix and a review checklist.