I'm using Minoan to furnish a luxury STR and it's been incredible, and I am actively trying to find a way to better leverage their service. 

I can't speak too much to the market on the Westside, but as far as affordability on the West Coast Spokane is worth looking into.

I can't speak for your area. 

Speak with a real estate attorney about the legalities of wholesaling real estate in your specific area, the internet isn't the place to get legal advice.

For example, managing a luxury building requires a different level of service and communication than managing a multi-family unit.

True, converting a personal Schedule E to a partnership will indeed reduce your IRS audit chances, statistically speaking.

I would speak with a loan officer to get an idea of what I would qualify for with that level of student debt. 

I recommend before spending thousands of dollars on this you speak to your CPA and your attorney as they will understand your overall financial position and the risk.The question I love to ask is "what are you afraid of being sued for that insurance would not cover you on?"

Generally speaking repairs don't add much value.

Shortly after the crash my tenants learned that condo developers were renting out luxury apartments in the area for around the same rents I was charging so I was forced to lower rents. 1200/apt 2 1050/apt3.