Please recommend a SAFE way to invest cash ( ~20k) for a short period of time, about 6 months. 

As such, is the sponsor going to sell a deal into the free market and lose the added efficiencies on their PM side, or do they hold longer (potentially at the detriment of the LPs) to continue to help build scale?  

It depends on the rental period.  

You can buy any program out there, but if you're not willing to put in the work for an extended period of time, it's not gonna work

Currently, the City generally categorizes short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo, as hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast uses because the lease period is less than 30 days.

What are the terms of the “redemption period” of Montgomery county, PA?

Negotiations during the due diligence period can be a tricky ordeal.   

How Cost Segregation Works: Cost segregation studies break down a building's components into categories that can be depreciated over shorter periods.

I've got until end of 2026 of a fixed rate period on a 5+ unit mortgage, then it adjusts for another 7 year period.   

The peace of mind and seamless transactions are far more valuable than squeezing out a few extra dollars from a deal that could fall apart at any moment.Real estate isn’t just about the highest bid; it’s about the relationships and reliability that ensure deals are closed efficiently and without unnecessary stress.