., a single-family home with a tiny house, a duplex, or a single-family property where I can install a tiny house).

for sure this is as the state says in their article extremely sophisticated and thought out scam.

Links to your three other posts on this same topic so readers can see what's already been discussed:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/551577-backyard-homes-produced-in-chinahttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/617/topics/551580-china-built-backyard-homes-socalhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/537480-tiny-homes-produced-in-chinaThis sort of house is an interest of mine, though I'm more interested in building them on-site with a 3D printer and local materials.  

Yes @Tj Hines I'm extremely clear on the need to have an additional role which is why I included "I understand my role should include more than raising the initial equity investment and continue throughout the holding period and disposition" before asking my questions.

I have a rental in a C area that does extremely well and others in A locations that are slow.

You should also ask if they do cost segregation analyses, as that might be extremely helpful in reducing your income tax liability.You could pay a CPA to prepare your tax return for this first year and learn as much as possible from them.

Real estate has so many tax benefits and credits available, that I always tell people it's crucial to have a CPA that's extremely knowledgeable in this area.

The challenge when renting directly to the government is that they expect below market rents.From what I've read in the past, most institutional investors look at these leases like US Treasury Bonds (extremely low risk) and expect a similar rate of return as bonds.Keep this in mind while you try to negotiate a rent increase.

Educate your cleaning staff on what to look for (tiny dark spots, eggs, etc.).Heat Treatment/Preventative Measures: Some STR owners do periodic heat treatments or hire pest control companies for preventative maintenance.

It is EXTREMELY competitive and the margins are very thin, so the more expense you can mitigate the better.