I have a very good W2 job, however, most months my hours are low, and I am seemingly "on-call" or "released" from duty.  

It's vital that anyone buying an STR either has confidence they can implement their model or they need to have exit options.

Since you have a fiduciary duty towards his funds, I would recommend starting small.

In addition, if operating costs are kept low, investors should see their return on investment rise as rents climb.The two primary duties of general partners that will have the most impact on net operating income (and, as a result, ROI for all investors) are raising rents to market rates and keeping operating expenses low.We rely on the opinions and projections of reliable, experienced professionals in the tax, legal, and property management field when determining whether or not to invest in a syndication real estate deal.

I mean if you decide to partner up with someone, it is very critical to have the duties and responsibilities as well as "what if's" clearly defined in your Operating Agreement. 

You want to learn the programs and guide lines in and out like the back of your hand.When you interview you need to make sure you are asking the important questions for best compensation and also best results for your customers.You asked a good question regarding sales technologies, its vital to have tech tools that make your life as well as your customers and real estate agents life much easier. 

Search on Georgia HOA laws; HOA Board Powers and Duties; also study the principals of Robert's Rules of Order, specifically regarding voting, for further info.

During other misc work, I give them a box of heavy duty trash bags, and I bring the trash bags out to the street for the garbage pickup --- yeah, not supposed to be construction trash out but these guys take it anyway... 

That said, you would also have to pass and prescribe the duties of someone in an administrative role.

Unlike a real estate investment held by a self-directed 401k or IRA, you can work on the properties - keep in mind that you must be an employee of the ROBS-funded business and your duties could include repairs, rehab, etc.