@Marita Jojo I simply use google suite of products.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

I am thinking of giving all the work to GC so the lender asked that i got with some approved GC so he feels comfortable work will be done correctly.This Lender is local only and does business with in that city so not sure i will be much help.

Which will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the area.

It is very overwhelming to get into the real estate business with so many people already in the game. 

Your friends might not fully grasp their financial situation at all.Stash that entire $2k cash flow into your business savings until you have enough in reserve in your business to cover vacancies. 

I recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early (depending on the event/venue) and bring business cards if you have them.

It is a competitive business and you have to really love hospitality (in my opinion) to get into STR, passive or not. 

If you don't want to get your lenders in trouble, pick up a copy of Lend to Live in the BP bookstore for both of you to educate yourself on how to do it the proper way so that it's a true business transaction and not cutting corners just because you know each other personally. 

I am making this my big push, as it is a win-win right now, alongside my property management business.