I would love to work side-by-side with someone with experience so I can gain experience of my own as I build my confidence in doing my own STR for an investor who may not have as much time running a STR. 

Does anybody have any experience with either?

It was a good experience.....until today.  

If you have experience with wholesaling, please let me know what I'm missing and need to add.

Probably need more information, especially regarding type of real estate investment because its going to definitely differ dramatically, some thoughts:-If its for a rehab "Fix and flip" - definitely more about value, experience, timeline-You are mentioning more about rental property metrics - if so, is this SFR or small residential or commercial? 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

If it is on fix and flip you are looking at 10-25% down depending on your experience and ARV. 

Some may be set up to handle a more "hands off" landlord and some are set up for a more hands on experience.

A frustrated sister of mine who was her self appointed power of attorney is angry with me taking care of mom - so using her 32 years of legal secretary experience - to illegally become power of attorney she files a lawsuit to get me evicted claiming $2300 rent due for past 19 months = $43000 - it was overturned for many reasons.

If Anyone has had experience wholesaling a deal using this method.