I would start by building out a basic P&L for what the property generates today vs. what it will generate in the future, and factor in any capital expenses required to get there.

I have a 30 day notice that requires I be paid my rate for any of the bookings within that window and I would continue my services during that time.

Its not just buy a place and toss it on Airbnb; its a business and it requires knowledge, resources, and recognizing that there are many different ways to have an STR business if you want the ROI. 

Hi Michael,As Jonathan said, I think you are thinking much more into this than what is required.

But in Florida and Alabama, if anything done requires a permit then only licensed contractors can do it.  

When they do that, they have the ability to sway from normal Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements which require a certain number of years of employment and a multitude of other items. 

Compensate them for the work after it's completed to your satisfaction, just like any other professional.He may require a property management license, depending on what tasks he performs.

You correctly pointed out real estate investing requires liquidity/cash reserves.

WLLC doesn't require personal information to be public so that remains private.Yes, my name will appear in the public records of FLLC1 and FLLC2 but these entities are not publicly linked to the property.Apologies for the long post and thanks for reading all the way down here.

It is about making it easy for a motivated seller to find YOU when they become motivated.Everyone just gets lost in the rabbit hole of DMM cold calling and all that jazz.If everyone just stopped, take a few steps back and for Pete's sake THINK, the answers are right in front of you.How many of you newbie wholesalers want to be a wholesaler and the first thing they do is drive for dollars, do door knocking, cold calling SMS, bandit signs, buy lists etc. etc.Have you established ANY credibility yet?