I am so excited to be involved!

If you are expecting this person to go out and source the items and then place them in the unit that involves a lot of work, designer time, and designer energy.One way to get yourself on boarded with a designer would be to make some phone calls and see if they have openings for new clients as far as spending the time needed, because in our business time is money vs a family having their living room dining room and entry hall redecorated, where time is not probably of the essence.

Also, I am involved in rehab and management, so I am claiming my STR income under the Schedule C.Why aren't you guys claiming it under Schedule C and getting the deduction?

It seems like some folks like the idea of having a property manager handle everything for them, but I'd really like to be involved and have say in who lives in my property, not let a property manager decide.

I say this as a person who's done, and is currently, involved in things in other countries. 

, or frankly just well-intentioned government regulators looking to stay active in their bureaucracy (I have personally seen this) get involved, then that same interpretive leeway gives the regulator even more power at the expense of the public interest.

It involves thoroughly investigating and evaluating investment opportunities before committing capital.

JUST DON'T BS ANYONE (EVEN IF A AGENT WASN'T INVOLVED)IVE NOTICE A LOT OF WHOLESALERS WHO FAIL AND/OR HAVE DEALS FALL THROUGH DON'T DISCLOSE EVERYTHING UP FRONT WHICH LEADS TO A SERIES OF "SURPRISES" FOR BOTH THEIR BUYER AND THE SELLER.. 

There are many people involved in the design of a building including architects, engineers, and municipal authorities.

You should be able to read through the business plan and understand why they like the deal, why they like the market, and what they are going to do with the property that will make everyone involved money.