Focus your energy on moving forward. if you need help with people to get the space ready again to rent let us know.

Unless the people were significantly value oriented (think super cheap) 95% of the time they would move on to another location over taking the double beds.

I have started looking for listings recently.I am a bit confused when people ask to "shop around" for a conventional loan.

However, I am seeing posts here that many people utilize their short-term rentals for RE status by using Schedule E.

I would caution against getting a partner, there are some real downsides no matter who it is, I’ve been through it with great people and it can be difficult to manage two visions.

@Dan Bowe - The truth it, you need real life experience prior to taking other people's money.

Many times I have been in the home they choose 3-4 times for previous sales years ago, so can tell them all about updates, etc.I think many people are getting ready to have a rude awakening in the coming year or two and when people get burned with no representation or loose a lot of money.

You can do both usually you want someone that can lead a team and convert the lead and sell if they need too and most people with that skill set are currently working.

Contractors can be some of the least reliable people on the planet - no offense to the good one (singular) reading this.  

An investor buys, flips, rents, manages people, and hold assets.