He's an acquired taste but I've read many of his books and maybe I'm a fool, but I believe he is genuine in his commitment and drive for success.

I recently looked at an existing STR, but either the seller did not track the expenses or they did not want to provide them. 

Since you’re committed to staying close to family, I’d suggest focusing on properties that might need a little work but have potential for appreciation in your market.

If any need for boots on the ground ever exists for you, I would be happy to assist or brainstorm.

I came across this forum as I have recently been made aware of an identity fraud committed under my name and my company’s name.Further to the above discussion, I would like to provide you with the following facts and comments:1. 

We want to detail the responsibilities, capital contributions, profit and lost sharing percentages, decision-making process, have dispute resolution methods, and exist strategies.

That said it is possible that you need to evaluate your stays and decide if it is worth taking shorter stays or sticking to some longer stays to reduce your time commitment and maximize the revenue for time invested.

You search for existing guides, select the best and provide the link or the document to your clients.

In 2023 I bought one house, invested in one syndication, and focused on fixing up existing properties. 

Consult your tax professional: while podcasts are great, make sure you have an existing relationship with a tax professional you can trust.