And unlike someone attempting to market time, I would say, still be investing in 2010-2012: which was a once-in-a-generation series of really great vintage years.With sponsors I personally want to see full real estate cycle experience with little to no money lost, conservative leverage, long-term debt, fixed-rate financing, high skin in the game and competitive fees. 

Hosts that want to make a decent profit get a little skin in the game, and if that means paying a bit for real data so they aren't coming back on this forum in a year asking how to save their STR, then that is what it takes.

I have the foundation of greatness, but I know I am scratching the surface of greatness.

Study after study have shown that default rates skyrocket when the borrower/guarantor doesn't have adequate skin in the game.

They will usually have a loan to cost ratio and make sure you have skin in the game as well as experience or partner with someone with it.

Add a nice parking surface.  

I’m new to the game and I want to connect with other wholesalers that have some skin in the game and can mentor me. 

They need to have some skin in the game.

You need thick skin, lol this is just the beginning!

You're not in the deal long term, no tenant and toilet issues, and no cash out of pocket.I'm just scratching the surface here as the answer to your question is a bit more complex.