Always mind your due diligence to determine if the company you want to work with is legit.

Yes don't split it as that is making a determination that they are owed it equally.

This is where good tax planning really pays off—not only can it help you maximize these benefits and reduce your tax bill, but it can also help determine if paying for cost segregation is even worth it for your individual tax situation.

I would determine what the overall look and feel for the STR is going to be and let that dictate what you do.

As you probably know commercial lending on CRE is not the easiest task right now, then add all the complications to it...foreign buyer, new LLC, new bank accounts, etc and that probably cuts out a lot of lenders who will be interested.Also find out what their goals are to determine if what they want is even feasible. 

First determine what type of syndication you want to invest in.

@Kyle SouzaDepending on the capital you are trying to borrower will determine how you may qualify. 

Only you can determine which makes the most sense to you.

I would be a great asset to your team and bring lots of motivation and determination to help you grown as well.

If you are ok with that, then you can peruse their site and determine how you are going to position yourself in terms of your need for their services.