We have built this business using platforms, software and automation tools.  

I just tend to second guess myself and believe I can choose a better tenant the next time.Thank you for the valuable insights.

If so, then your below ground sqft may not be as valuable.

There was one more, possibly most valuable benefit that came from using the software.

That management company could buy toys like trucks and tools and take those deductions.

The BP podcast and BP Rookie podcast are great places to start with entry level information and very valuable information. 

I wish I would of had an email capture tool like StayFi earlier so I could capture guests emails and direct them to a direct booking site in years to come.

Take the money you are/were going to spend on college and buy something right now, why waste 4 years of valuable RE market time?

The only thing I could think of is maybe if they have a very small % of ownership in the building (and I mean maybe 5% or so) and they take more of a payout up front and less of a payout as the property performs and appreciates; but again a good operator realizes that having equity in an asset is valuable so I'd be cautious of this type of setup. 

BP what are the best tools/programs to get more deals?