Another thought I had is that in the case I don't end up personally investing before I start school, was wondering if anyone would considering a partnership managing their properties for airbnb rentals as I could communicate with guests, change sheets etc. for a portion of guest rental fee or kickback on rent.

At the end of the conversation, if the contractor communicates their solution effectively to you, and you feel comfortable with them, negotiating a price comes rather easy.

Always communicate in writing.

How you invest and spend your money communicates about you...

I am also interested in the idea of a service that handles guests communications and optimizes listing content.

I know when I work for someone I get right on the job or communicate when I will get the job done.

I plan to.....hire ideal contractors, manage processSend multiple weekly updates Keep communication transparent Etc I want to dive into managing real estate projects and provide my best efforts to complete the project!

Make sure you also choose an attorney who is committed to providing quick responses and open communication so you feel like you are in the loop at all times on the legal end.

You will need regular reports and communication with them to insure they are following all your guide lines.

I even use Skype and TeamViewer to communicate with clients so I'd highly recommend looking for one of the best with great references that interviews well with you.So look for someone you can connect with that works out for your situation.Feel free to ask here if you have questions