This is an opportunity for you to confirm they have the expertise you need.

Would love any thoughts or expertise you can share to help me in my deliberations.Quick overview of the situation: Exactly one year ago, I purchased two condos which are rented as STRs on Airbnb (and enjoyed by me and my family occasionally).

Make sure it is a firm with local expertise.

How much would you have to pay someone to replace you as a developer, putting forward the same number of hours and with comparable expertise?

I would be overseeing the project, my partner would bring expertise and financial backing, and it would be a learning partnership exercise for me.

They're charging a premium for their marketing, not really for their expertise. 

Net worth equal to loan amount. 12 mos reserves and expertise.

In this market it is so difficult to find a great deal on your own, relying on someone else to do the legwork not only takes the load off of you but relying on their experience and expertise allows you to get deals that you may not have found or been able to get into.

I do a little in Tampa, but my expertise is in the Orlando market. 

The more you go to local meetups, the more you'll learn from people and the more you'll find what resonates with you regarding real estate, what sector you may want to invest in, etc.