This is actually quite helpful insight in understanding the reasoning. 

However, I understand where you are coming from… I don’t usually partner on anything because.. why not just do the deal myself?  

I definitely enjoyed this thread, which is odd since I don’t have a short term rental, but I guess a good argument can keep a reader in suspense.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Quote from @Matthew McCarty: Quote from @James Hamling: @Aileen Ouyang I understand where coming from. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I'm a GC so I understand her predicament and realize maintaining relationships is critical.

If you offer more $ for the property than the all cash offers AND you appear to the seller to be highly qualified in the method you are using for sourcing the payment, at some point your offer will be more appealing than the all cash offers.I don't understand why you would consider a 1031 for another property in two years. 

Be sure to understand the financing options out there for mobile home buyers and if you opt to carry the contracts on the homes you sell you should do some research on Dodd-Frank regulations. 

I didn't understand why I could not get my money out of a free and clear asset.