From the posts of yours that I have come across so far you have not demonstrated any effort on your part to find these answers for yourself.

If he demonstrated he is committed this much, just a bit short of the finish line and I believed in the deal, I or a close family member like his uncle, aunt, grandparents would buy with him as TIC (tenants in common). 

If you are up to six units in three months but can't afford to scale, that demonstrates a lack of financial discipline.

@Christopher Pearson let me re-frame what @Nicholas L. is saying: REIAs are an excellent opportunity to network, and therefore offer a great opportunity to find a coach.RE: coaching: There are real estate coaching programs out there, but they tend to be wildly expensive (tens of thousands of dollars), and for most beginner investors, it’s very doubtful that it’s worth the cost.If you’re looking for a mentor/coach, I suggest doing two things: 1) figure out what value you are going to bring to the coach (more on that below), and 2) clearly communicate that value to potential coaches.No experienced investor will want to mentor/coach someone unless that person clearly demonstrates the value they’re bringing to the table.

Invest in a way that demonstrates that, even if the investments weren't entirely what you hoped for, you can sell the properties without losing a nickel even after all of the costs of sale.  

Offering this option respects their privacy preferences and demonstrates your commitment to providing a comfortable and secure environment.Lastly, familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding surveillance cameras and guest privacy to ensure compliance with any applicable laws in your area.

Has anyone else tried marketing a house for sale, by demonstrating the STR potentials?

If it demonstrably improves lead conversion rates and customer relationships, a monthly subscription model could be quite lucrative.- Real-time Valuation Tool: A sophisticated tool like this, offering more accuracy and insight than existing solutions, could command a high price, especially if it provides actionable intelligence for investors.Your ideas have a lot of potential, especially since they address specific, commonly experienced challenges in the real estate sector.

While I use plywood, wet plywood can demonstrate some of the problems MDF is known for.One advantage Formica had is that it's not that hard to change.

Showing those statements doesn't demonstrate that the values are there.