You can either pay or find one for free (which really means at the moment one does not have the capital to bring much to the table, but they have the hunger to get things done at a high-level showcasing commitment to the mentor).

With your experience and track record, 20% equity seems fair, especially since you're bringing a lot to the table in terms of finding the deal, managing the rehab, and handling the buy/hold. 

The properties are currently about breaking even based on their first year as rentals, but the management company used seems to be leaving some on the table in my opinion. 

Go with a butcher block island for a dinner table and buy some metal legs from Etsy.

So not Florida or the Smoky Mountains.

Fill your vacation rental with an overstuffed couch from '99 and the coffee table from your dorm room.

Great place, great people and the beautiful outdoors (from ocean to mountains).All the best in your efforts,Mike

Looks like a million bucks and takes just a few hours to do a whole dresser or dining table.

I spoke with my attorney for eviction. but my brother who use to work debt and bill collection told me if this tenant is on social security and works under the table at a job I can't garnish his wages because disability and social security are protected which I find ridiculous since he has been living for free guess these deadbeats know the system so well to get away with things.

Maybe suggest felt pads for furniture legs to reduce noise from moving chairs or tables.