Here is what I proposed:Setup fees : Administration Setup:One Time Fee: $400Guidebook: Using professional photos give the guests a professional tour of the house and how the home works (Wifi passwords // How to use grill // How to use propane fireplace // Hot tub instructions // Sauna instructions //Check in and check out instructions //where extras may be storedOTA (Online Travel Agency) setups: taking professional photos and actively updating your listing on popular platforms;PMS (Property Management System) Setup Smart Pricing Set upWebsite integrationOther (furniture arrangement / design / décor shopping and set up) $50 per hour· Placement fees · Marketing Cost: Variable depending on needs/wants for marketingFacebook AdsGoogle Ads Cleaners: Set up procedures/take pics of expectations· Management fee—30%Guest communicationCleaner communicationSetting Rental rateDealing with small maintenance issuesBooking CoordinationSmart Lock integrationKeeping supplies stocked (TP, paper towel, all cleaning products, coffee, filters, creamer, sugars, teas,)(Receipts would be submitted on a monthly basis for either reimbursement or book keeping purposes)Encouraging guests to leave good reviews by periodically checking in, providing a review template, and ensuring guests receive the amenities they are looking forContinued marketingMajor Maintenance fees—OwnerCleaning and laundry services fees: Cleaning fee to the guest depending on how cleaner wants to charge

Took many months of chasing to have record of my funding recorded in the portal.The deal failed and property surrendered in Dec, was not informed until Apr the following year by the operator, in Aug still waiting for official announcement and the MIPA to be provided.Co-sponsors Legacy Wealth Holdings(operator), Community Investment Properties – refused to help LPs that were not brought in by them.3/ Any lesson learned to help future investorsMy key takeaways from this experience are:In addition to doing due diligence on the investment, underwriting, & sponsors.Be very cautious of these joint co-sponsor deals, ask for and understand the partnership agreement before deciding to invest.Understand that co-sponsors oversee the interest of the LPs they bring in only.Avoid fund of fund / feeder fund investments, instead invest directly in the investing entity.If you value timely communications & receipt of investor updates, k-1s, etc, invest only with the deal operator.Ask for a walkthrough of the investment portal using live data in an actual active investment account to ensure its managed according to your needs.

., single-family homes, multi-family units) to diversify my investments.10.Focus on Cash Flow: I’ll prioritize properties that generate consistent positive cash flow, ensuring that rental income covers all expenses, including mortgage payments, maintenance, and management fees.11.Long-Term Hold: I’ll hold properties long-term to benefit from appreciation and tax advantages.

You have to put in the work to ensure your asset is generating maximum revenue, and costing you the least amount in repair costs.

Just make sure to stay in touch with your lender to ensure you're meeting all requirements and exploring the best options for your situation.Happy investing!

For all I know they are absolutely legit, I'm just not sure the best way to ensure I'm not screwing myself over for the next 12 months etc. 

They aggressively de-lever to not only create more cash flow without having to buy more assets, but also because they are starting to think about estate planning and how to efficiently create a very comfortable life for their kids.Lots of debt, long term debt or no debt are all right answers.  

Whatever you decide to do, ensure that you're allowed to plant these hedges in the first place.

From a bookkeeping standpoint, this makes everything a lot easier as long as each financial account is used the way it is supposed to be used (no commingling).I would just caution you to think about the functionality of that structure within your day-to-day business operations before pulling the trigger on it.Make sure you're keeping things as simple and efficient as possible.

What strategies have you found most successful in ensuring clear communication, trust, and mutual satisfaction?