@Elaine Bell I went through the interview process with a whole bunch of themes.

Knowing this space well is important imo.  

I’m particularly interested in strategies for scaling in the multi-family space, creative financing options, and building strong partnerships.If you’ve worked on similar deals or have insights into the best ways to grow in this industry, I’d love to hear from you.

How do 5-7 people share food space, kitchenware, cooking time, etc?

The definition of “livable” or “finished” space can be surprisingly specific.In many markets, including here in Arizona, appraisers and agents generally want the space to be finished in a manner consistant with the rest of the home and serviced by a more permanent heating and cooling source.

You will get much further in your search by signing with somebody experienced in the space.

Two of the biggest players in this space just folded.

They run a customizable fund platform that many fund managers have started using in recent years.I'm not involved in the development space much, but a newer person can generally only offer so much to a more experienced person in this business. 

Nothing in the STR space is one size fits all, but the ideas can help others see the potential in their property. 

For a more general philosophy on hospitality, especially if you are going into the higher end STR space I would recommend Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp about the founding and development of the Four Seasons brand.