That all being said, they must provide value. 

Hi John, Real Estate Websites and Platforms: Websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin can provide a wealth of information on current listings, recent sales, and market trends.

Hey Kyle,I'm not sure about the listing, but a few things to consider would be to offer virtual tours or video walkthroughs of the property to provide prospects with a comprehensive view of the space, especially if in-person viewings are limited or not feasible.

However, she still has not signed her lease and I think she is doing it out of spite to provide a feeling of control, IMO. 

Then, you’ll pay the agent (say 3% for the sake of argument, $5,400, since they’ll be doing a lot of work for you on this - I’d order that prelim/TRIO with my escrow company, and help you find lien records if any, plus provide all the contractual guidance to make sure you don’t lose your earnest money).

I don't ask for SSN and also personally have never provided/been pressured to provide them myself when I used to rent, and honestly don't want to open up liability for having to keep someone's SSN either.

Thus since in both cases you as a short-term landlord are merely providing basic services to your short-term guests (and receiving passive income in return), I would think this meets the requirements for Schedule E and I would think that you can report the income on Schedule E even if you don't own the property, thus avoiding the 15.3% self-employment tax?

We'd be incredibly grateful for the chance to pick your brain and learn from your experience.Here's how we can provide value:We're dedicated and eager to learn.We're happy to assist with research, analysis, or any tasks that might benefit you.We bring a fresh perspective and a willingness to hustle!

I am in the market every day and can be on or off as a buyer within a few hours of you providing the address.

My question is how or what would a silent partner get from a deal like this, or what can I offer if they would provide 20% of the cost of the building only?