Second- these developments where the same person develops, builds, and then requires you to use them for management- they always suck.

That is just my personal opinion

That could work if you find the right person.

I’ve had a few “Gurus” personally try to recruit me into $20K+/year mentorships at networking events, along with paid workshops and masterminds.

The FFE and other assets of the business cannot be 1031d anyway. 

In all seriousness, if this is the start of a budding STR business for you, your parents should understand. 

I have been to the 3-day and it is a well run event, by professional persons. 

Hey all, I currently have a new home being built that I would like to keep in my personal portfolio.

I think they meet in person, but not sure it may be on zoom - they are not members of MAREI, so I don't have all the info - they do post their meeting on Meetup.And there are a lot of virtual meetings, plus MAREI events on our calendar. 

Call 3 references:  Verify that they work there, or that it is an actual person by asking where they work first, and don't mention who you are until after.