JD nailed this for you.

I wanted to build up his team, I wanted to help bring him work, I wanted to help in sales and lead generating and buy into his companies LLC.. but even that was fraudulently represented as  In the beginning he had represented himself as someone who had a team in house around 60 people, with vehicles, trailers, tools, lawnmowers, weed wackers, nail guns.. the works.

While a lot of STRs, and properties in general, can work as an MTR, really nailing down who you'd like to serve can absolutely help guide your purchase decision on your next property. 

Quote from @Jesse LeBlanc: Friggen nailed it! 

I also added a pet blanket for the master bed, because dogs' nails were snagging the stitching on quilts. 

You’re still set to meet with us for more planning so I’ll be sure to discuss this with your advisor to ensure we nail down what is needed.I’ve emailed you to help.

Financing-  build a relationship with a regional banker, don’t shop for interest rates, start small and build history and loyalty they are your team, Cross collateralize, deposit CD/MM or custodial account with bank for loan, give them monthly updates, nail your deal analysis, do stress tests on your deal analysis-cost/interest rate/deal length/ sale price etc. 12.  

The only place this would appear to make sense is in Class D neighborhoods which could cash flow.You have rights to income but nothing else - sounds like an unsecured note at the end of the day. nail on the head  very few in our generation really understand the whole token thing I tried reading a book on it and I still have no clue..

It hits every nail on the head and I see it everyday where everyone acts like sheep and just follows the herd because some guru told them too.

We don't even let the tenants fill nail holes or touch-up paint, as they usually screw it up, so we let a lot of little things go as normal wear and tear and just have it addressed between tenants.