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). 

The person leaving the trailer there is just to store it there.

This person did not raise any money, they invested around $600,000 into the offering and because they were one of the larger investors were considered a Co-GP because it was a new sponsor and they needed this persons $.

If you need more to do the rehab, perhaps instead of partnering, you could get your former boss to do a personal loan. 

I personally like Alabama and Tennessee a lot, depending on what specific area you're looking at.Look for Class B or C properties in stable rental markets, particularly single-family homes or duplexes.

I have known and worked with Matt for years.I have attended his training and hired him as a consultant.He is hands down the best at what he does.I have personally raised over $50 million for my hard money lending company.I am grateful for a lot of people who helping me with this success and Matt is at or near the top of that list.

I dont know Nathan personally..

@Randy Person Do you have any recommendations for Property managers in Greene County?

It should be from someone who uses that person.

I personally think being a landlord in Chicago is easy and I have never had an eviction.