It would be cool to get active STR hosts together though but that’s not what his PR event strikes me as, at quick glance. 

If this is the first hiccup, be reasonable and realistic that you might strike out on another 2-3 PM's before you find another great firm. 

Obviously you know of the problem, so that is strike 2.

I would try to strike a deal with either a hotel or Short term or mid term rental host and just see how low you can get those expenses.

Such terms can be written into a seller financed note, it's like a right of first refusal at a strike price or other better than another offer. 

Repaint it a striking, tasteful color, or sand it down and stain it.

Ha you know, this one strikes me.

But in a town that does $2 billion in real estate per year it strikes me as odd that the 100+ users would not be able to refer a single person to offset some of the $40k it will cost to fully pay for the truck.We will see.....

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/31/california-rent-strike-coronavirus-eviction https://www.greeleytribune.com/news/renters-and-landlords-feel-pressure-with-potential-post-covid-19-housing-crisis/ https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/rent-los-angeles-covid-19/Oh yeah… and there is a mass exodus of people leaving… and don’t forget that the stay at home orders are staying with us until August as well, at the very least.

No, strike that, what are your top THREE area picks?