Does anyone have any insight into what these types of businesses are typically looking for in a partner and what I should be doing to make my space a good fit for them? 

Flipping is actually more a business than it is investing and you know how much goes into that.

Flipping is a really tough business.

Property management....it just make business sense as a leverage point for efficiency of your time. 

I don't like a busy title like you listed @Michael Calvey.

They are paying for some repairs now after I've had several issues and a brand new tenant moved out, but I'm still paying a mortgage without any rent coming in during those months. 

Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned a lot about the business—like how to analyze markets, underwrite deals, and connect with brokers.

The down side is that STRs are more work, need to furnish it, pay for utilities and WiFI but in the right market (vacationers and business travelers) it could work. - If I were looking at cash flow as a really important important metric, I'd consider starting a business.

Most of us are running lodging businesses in areas that are zoned residential. 

With that being said, what do you plan on doing different this year in your business?