To support my seller and seize a valuable opportunity, my business partner and I decided to purchase the property ourselves.

It links to our business bank account and our business credit card so come tax time, deductions should be easier.

When you find good ones, try to always keep them busy. 

I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).

The only issue is of course it will be expensive to bring a photographer 3-4 times!

We had only worked together via phone and email for this deal.After all prorations at closing, I was only responsible to bring 6% to the table.

Webinars about the project can bring people to see what you are offering.

. ;-)If the seller tells their agent not to bring certain types of offers to them, the agent is obliged to follow their instructions.However, I've also been told that an agent has a fiduciary responsibility to present all offers if not told otherwise.

Location and amenities are the two most important factors that bring potential renters to an STR. 

You might want to consider using your equity in the land as your contribution to a partnership with someone that brings that sorely needed experience to the table.