I am currently lurking often and reading/learning as much as I can about real estate investing, specifically buy-and-holds.

Consulting with a financial advisor or real estate mentor who understands your specific goals and circumstances can provide valuable insights tailored to your situation.

Best to seek counsel from your attorney and tax professional but if you are going to insist on saving a few dollars, best to provide more specifics on the type of partnership you are contemplating so you can get your hands on something that's remotely relevant. 

Also, there’s specific insurance policies (not simply landlord policies) that cover you for commercial use like STR.

@Mo Nueman what specifically do you need boots on the ground for?

Per the WA Dept of Commerce website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2012-...

Maybe if you have specific questions I can answer them. 

What I've shared is purposely vague as I don't have specific questions and am more interested in your reactions, thoughts and personal anecdotes so I can better understand and appreciate the timeline.Again, any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.

In Florida and specifically my area sometimes it is hard to market a property at a certain price and advertise the energy quality of the home. 

Specifically, you'll want to collect and analyze a LOT of comp sales data (including data pertaining to days on market, price reductions, the buyer pool, etc.) so that you have a very good understanding of the buyer pool, and how difficult it could be to sell this type of property...I'd suggest talking with multiple agents who have experience with this type of property, and asking them what type of DOM, ARV, and sale experience they would predict for the property.Before you take on $25k+ of credit card debt for a rehab, you'll want to consider all the potential problems you might face with your strategy, and potential solutions to those problems.