See if the politicians actually wanted to improve circumstances for tenant class they would have (a) issued more tax bonding $ to increase projects (b) offered special waivers for shovel-ready projects in some form or fashion, (c) presented a special tax bond/offset to existing rental unit providers to lower or freeze rent rates..... 

Given the nature of your question I am guessing that you have some friends or acquaintances who wish to pool capital to invest together in a syndication opportunity and they're relying on your expertise in some fashion to decide if the deal is a good one. 

Sometimes good ol’ fashion mail works.

What is the best way to put aside this money safely and in an organized fashion.

Why can't your tenant just get a mortgage for the remaining 50%-80% of the property and just purchase it the good ol' fashion way.

If your property manager is handling it in a a timely fashion, let them do their job. 

I'd only get involved with flipping if you can handle the risk and you have a team who is able to get it done in a timely fashion.

If you are able to use it in a commercial fashion that is generally a good rule of thumb but reach out to a professional to be sure. 

As for paying out commission splits, I guess we do it the old fashioned way.

Just to be clear, I am not entirely sure what the state or county regulation is, but I would do my research.In the fashion that you are looking to do an STR, you must make sure that,1.