I contribute that much monthly any way as my side business helps to get me where I want when I retire. 

I was conducting an extremely seasonal business and after 8 years of operation the business was insolvent. 

Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

Which would be more effective for pitching my Airbnb arbitrage business?

I have two phones, one for business and one for personal.

To learn about CRE the best place right now to get a general sense of the business is something like chatGPT.

Yes, that's a problem.As this thing has gone on, I realize that "AI" cannot be taught business ethics. 

Here is what the IRS says on the subject: Election for Husband and Wife Unincorporated Businesses A business owned and operated by the spouses through a limited liability company does not qualify for the election Only businesses that are owned and operated by spouses as co-owners (and not in the name of a state law entity) qualify for the election.

We made a lot of mistakes like working in the wrong order and doing work just to keep my employees busy.

Usually most franchise models in other business environments have the whole package.