In short, go it alone. 

Might be a good short term solution though.

But the short answer is..

Does anyone know of an income relief program in North Carolina for property owners that have short term rentals that are not renting due to hurricane impact to an area?

Looking for advice on partnerships in short term rental purchase.

Found few short term tenants but still looking for a long term tenants.

With short term rentals, you tend to take a larger cut as there are many things involved in the day to day upkeep, think 12-25%.

Being from Chicago, I'd tend to agree with you @Craig Jones those areas of Wisconson and & Michigan are driveable from a lot of those metro areas you mentioned, but I think the toughest part of any northern short term rental is the seasonaility. 

Quote from @Hannah Tate: All, I am looking for some advice from anyone who has had experience investing in short term vacation rentals internationally.

Let them know you're the new owner, that you will be abiding by the lease terms they currently have, give them your info to be able to make payments, any website/payment portal platform.I would keep it short and sweet.