However, adequate insurance coverage should always be the first line of defense.

There are multiple ways to find operators/syndicators - local meet ups, conferences, or passive investor forums like Leftfield Investors.

An 8-year term tenant will be given more lead way and the argument for wear and tear over 8 years will be the defense against your offset.Hope this helps...sorry you're having to deal with this.

Are there any local real estate investor meetups or conferences that will be happing down in the Gulf Shores / Orange Beach area around the August timeframe?

I believe the Georgia Supreme Court is working on a way for closing to be done by video conference during COVID.  

The RAMS won the Super Bowl because of it’s powerful line of defense.

Unfortunately, I don't think Idaho has many STR companies, but I learned about Daugherty Management during Breezeways Elevate Conference this year.

Fayetteville, NC has been a key hub for military and defense activities, hosting installments like Fort Liberty and Pope Field, which attracts a consistent amount of short-term rental goers. 

I have also been told that a few syndication conferences are worth going to.

He pitched double-your-money returns in ebullient, can-do talks at investor conferences and on YouTube videos . . .In April, Gajavelli’s company lost more than 3,000 apartments at four rental complexes to foreclosure, one of the biggest commercial real estate blowups since 2008 financial crisis.