Do you have his business name by any chance?  

Section 8 is guaranteed income on the first, allowing me to scale my business.

I have been scaling up the STR/MTR business.

You also can take the loss if you have other passive income or if you (or your spouse, if married) work in a real property trade or business and you materially participate in the rental.

I just wanted to validate its okay to run your business and your life in accord with your goals and the value you put on your time, and it's just fine to outsource. 

We own a couple although it's a only a small part of our business.

Or if this is your first and want to learn the business   Good to start small. 

I own a couple of properties (4 doors and free and clear) but my partner wants me to put the properties into the partnership, which would be my equity into the business.

Many got into the business with little knowledge and software makes pumping out reports simple but offer little true insight. 

There also might be more rebates for electric these days as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.https://www.rewiringamerica.org/press-release/doe-proposed-g...That being said, in my area, the gas utility will often run the line from the street to the meter on their dime as they want your business.