You could just hire him to build; the PM piece shouldn't be tied to the JV - they get the business if they do a good job and it should be equitable fee's for the area. 

For this reason, I think I would be open to someone that can pay the full rent even if they are without a job. 

An agent from Columbus suggested I ask around, but I'm still learning about the RE agent rules.

Any suggestions? 

Does anybody have any recommendations or suggestions of other services I should try or good/ bad experiences using furnished finder?

It is more challenging to get mortgages on properties that are of lower values, which is why I am suggesting local smaller banks, who have a mandate to serve the local communities. 

Increased investment and job creation in some sectors indicate economic progress, however, the long-term sustainability of these efforts remains uncertain. 

Whether it's insights on the pros and cons of furnished vs. unfurnished or suggestions on rental pricing, I'm eager to tap into your collective wisdom.Thank you immensely for being part of this decision-making process!  

The rental income is nice, but the pile of cash in an after tax brokerage account and our monthly expenses being around $3500 (post move) is why I am able to leave the day job, not real estate.

I have a w2 job earning about 100k a year, with a good amount of capital and some equity on my home (since it’s on a 15 year).