We want to put the equity to use, but prices and interest rates are preventing any decent profit from the rentals we can afford.   

Want to know if this organization is what it advertised to be.

Although there are many issues and questions for you to knock out, the underlying question is to build or buy.Building or developing, you have two profit streams. 

I'm an investor and I'm looking for the best possible risk-adjusted returns so you and other readers might have the same objectives.I'm only interested in STRs for maximum profitability and because the other strategies generally aren't worth it.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

This deal highlights our commitment to strategic investments and effective project management, leading to a profitable outcome.

What other work do I have to put in on my end before looking for some sort of mentor to guide me through this while also making a little bit of profit for the both of us?

Even better, use an equity participation note where you charge for example 5% interest plus a percentage of the profits. 

This quick turnaround exemplifies our ability to capitalize on investment opportunities and generate profitable outcomes for our partners.

I am thinking about just sleeping in the loft area and renting out all bedrooms to maximize profit.