I was under the assumption that I needed much more hands on experience but have since been told that the 6 years I owned a GC company would qualify. 

I've had multiple qualified applicants.  

Looking for some information on Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds.

If you don't have a qualified HVAC guy or he can't find the issue you should get another one in. 

Bravo & congrats on thinking this through for the long term in filing your taxes with the income on there so it qualifies for ongoing income in the long run!

As long as there is a qualified tenant under good management then there will be cash flow to service expenses and that service.

You wouldn't need a pure commercial mortgage, you can do LLCs with DSCR loans, which are pretty similar to conventional loans, just more investor friendly: can do LLCs, qualify off property income not personal income, 20% down and 30 year term5.

Alternatively, there are programs that will allow borrowers to qualify high LTV with either a US Credit score or ITIN.

So just be sure that this doesn't qualify as offering significant services which would change you tax filing status.Usually if you refer a guest to a boat rental place or whatever and get nothing, it isn't an issue, but sometimes when offer the ability to book something like a chef, it can be construed as significant service offering.Double check with your tax pro just to be sure.

For that reason, we allow a grace period for before we impose a late fee.