I would want to automate the marketing and channels - which would be where precisely?

If your padsplit residents have vehicles that can cause parking issues.

Sounds like you have the motivation & ambitious but precise goals.

This way the partner is getting paid more precisely for what they contribute.

I use a schedule E and do not have an LLC or business name, so can I purchase the vehicle under my personal name and take section 179?

Multiple vehicles of storing money; fixed income, equities, crypto, alt investments, real estate, etc.What avenue makes the most sense for you to get into real estate?

To throw a wrench into things, if we were talking about real property/structures that were being short term rented, it's possible/likely that your depreciation period would be 39 years, not 27.5.However, a vehicle - which is what an RV is, regardless of how you're using it - is 5 year property.

What is the financing vehicle? 

For example, if your driveway only fits two cars, you need to know if tenants plan to bring several vehicles, as this could lead to parking violations and HOA fines.Don’t forget to screen pets, too!

Remember, the most successful investors often understand and use multiple investment vehicles.