The committees have never said they'll require a specific form of evidence to show that you've rented the place for at least a couple of nights.

A place that is easy (and hopefully) inexpensive for you to travel to a couple times per year to check in on things.  

Thank you Andrew, great examples, I have joined a couple of Fb groups but I think I will look at Meetup also, I appreciate your help

A couple of things I like to tell my newbies-Owning a short-term rental property can offer significant financial benefits.

Hold a couple more years?

I will PM you a couple of funds operators that I am aware of who have a good record and have held up to the scrutiny of many investors more experienced than I.There is a good thread on BP that has some tips about checking out a syndicated deal/sponsor.  

Most of the regular posters here on Bigger Pockets have a negative view of Sub2, especially after a couple of individuals spammed the site to promote their training.There was already a negative view of Sub2 on Bigger Pockets due to most of the regular posters did their deals in a different manner therefore, as is human nature anything out of our own personal preference can look mighty sinister. 

Realistically im probably at least a couple years away.

Reach out if you like I can connect you with a couple of good property managers.  

I’ve tried a couple different things to move it along.