I feel that many people misunderstand and misinterpret what a mentor can do and what a mentor cannot do.I would spend the $20,000-$50,000 to be in a deal or partnership or several deals and partnerships (being an optimist) where there is a real estate transaction(s) involved and go from there, but that is my personal opinion.

Insurance also doesn’t protect you from misunderstandings, especially those made in writing and email.

Now, don’t misunderstand me here…you CAN generate leads from bandit signs.

Marie Poe hits the nail on the head - it looks like the OP as well is agent misunderstand the EM concept.  

Insurance also doesn’t protect you from misunderstandings, especially those made in writing and email.

You can check around the forms, but there are many "smaller" PMS (like Hostfully or Ownerrez) that you can dip your toe into and set up a more automated, multi (listing) channel strategy.If I'm misunderstanding your situation, let me know, or send me a DM; I'd be happy to offer my advice on how you can stay hands-off.

Am I totally misunderstanding how this works? 

Unless I am misunderstanding you and you plan to occupy the 2nd unit?

@Carlos Ptriawan @Kevin Chubet  There is a misunderstanding of STR here in these posts.

It is far easier for someone to admit that these apps are not ready and may have been revealed too early than to deny they exist.Please do not misunderstand my query.