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

I have found that they worked really well when it comes to getting better tenants and better rents, and having less hassle, less headaches, and then getting a higher sales price; without paying closing costs or realtor fees.

Congrats on taking action to get this first property under your belt. 

Everything on my side was set to close, and then today the seller is refusing to close on Monday as they have not moved a few pieces of furniture they were supposed to get movers for.

Avoid it until you get the investor ball rolling.  

You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent. 

If they think they have an "Airbnb" Unless they own the publicly traded company, then they only have a STR, or a vacation rental if they have a nice place/location.

Go get em!

The entrance near Mariposa is more subject to rockslides and gets closed more often.

@Katie Lepore hi Katie, I’m looking for a CPA that understands REI, can I get the contacts to who you know?