We have done breakfast, dinner, small workouts and break out sessions.

It's much safer then using someone we don't personally have a safe track record with.

You are defintley on the right track in terms of your thought process.Just a point of clarification/semantics:Short Term Rental - Usually a nightly furnished rental with perhaps a 2-night or 7-night minimum stay. 

and each investor must track their capital basis and similar truisms.

Sorry it didn't work out the way you had hoped and much respect for the honest update.

Happy to share some tools I use for tracking deals, contractors, and neighborhood insights if that helps!

Owners that see the train coming down the tracks or simply can't afford the ridiculous assessments are forced to try to sell.

The log requirement to track the hours hasn't changed so something from 4-5 years ago should still be applicable now.I would create an excel workpaper with 4-5 columnsColumn 1 = DateColumn 2 = Amount of hoursColumns 3 = Description of property worked onColumns 4 = Task performedYou can create 'drop-down' features to reduce the amount of repetitive phrases.

What’s in it for you is peace of mind — by planning for the slow parts and setting clear numbers now, you’ll keep the project on track and finish stronger without unexpected financial strain.

And finally, connect with a local investor-friendly agent who can guide you through financing options, deal analysis, and finding properties that fit your goals.You’re on the right track — stay consistent, keep networking, and your first deal will come sooner than you think!