Most employer plans don't allow for in-service distributions and generally don't seem to place a high value on flexibility for the plan participant.

Its a great site, there is a lot I have learned from it, and there are a lot of SE WI investors who participate.

Some research participants indicated that they suffer from poor communication and feel that their properties are mismanaged.

If I were to convert one of the units to a short term rental (Airbnb)… does this qualify me into material participation status allowing us to take more losses? 

The key factor here is what Jon said, do not involve any disqualified parties (which in your situation you explained, you are not) and do not participate in any prohibited transactions (you are not from your example).

We use Ownerrez for PMS, Beyond Pricing for dynamic pricing, Remote Lock integrated with Ownerrez, Ring spot light cameras, quickbooks and REI (for my personal holdings), Slack for team participation and Google everything - drive/sheets/etc. 

Can participants 1031 into your fund? 

Just wondering if anyone has or is participating in his coaching.Thanks!

If you own a fund with several billion AuM you might think about macro strategies and timing the market - if not: pick a zip code, get to know the market participants, and do deals. 

That is why some brokers will not let their agents participate in activities like wholesaling.