If you put a level of thought and effort into the function and style of each room you’ll offer a better experience and reap better reviews which equates to more $$$$$$.

Since we also do renovations as a primary focus, I think we may be better-equipped than a lot of property management companies to achieve this.As for our tenants, we've had dozens who stay long-term because we DO respond to them and treat them like they matter.

I must admit I haven't deep dived into it too much, just another idea to be able to travel a lot without having huge expenses in retirement but I can continue to focus on what I'm building and use this strategy to achieve our retirement goals.Collin

How can I find private money to achieve this?

You absolutely need complete financials to track partner capital accounts and prepare the partnership's tax returns.If one can't afford these things, then partnerships should be avoided until economies of scale are achieved.

The general definition of investing is "expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture."

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

My work and research focuses on social impact and fintech (financial technology) products that can make housing more accessible and help landlords and tenants achieve financial wellness. 

In other words, it's a washing machine with an agitator and not a new style HE machine.So to answer my question, I've got old style washing machines with an agitator. 

As stated previously by @Michael King, with all of these resorts with integrated property management, they're not going to be killer deals as can be achieved by running your own STR.