We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.  

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.

I intend to add a closet to the den and make it a 3 bedroom adding value as well as remodel the entire unit.

All,I am new to bigger pockets as well as to real estate investing.

I might sell some units as well. 

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

I've heard positive comments about First American, as well. 

(Unless it was a rental, then you have to pay depreciation recapture as well, usually at 25%.) 

I'm sure you're well aware that it is extremely rare for a lead to want to transact immediately.