Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.

Where are you looking to invest?

Exactly 1 year later my first tenant moved his family in where his kids and dog can play in the massive yard while raising 2 cows in the barn.

But, they will be in challenging parts of town where realistically you do not want to own property and your long-run returns will under-perform.I'd encourage you to find a balance of sub-market growth, nearby employment, strong income, and only then a good rent-to-value ratio. 

To help support that avatar, try and have on-site parking and ideally a place where a large work truck can be parked without issue (think fully decked out F-350). 

If you do decide to work with them, you could set up a clear partnership where they’re equity partners and you handle the management and operations.

Where is the benefit to the end buyer here? 

Many Airbnb guests will want common utilities unless it is in a remote are where you go as a sot to sleep while hiking the area. 

Each year, I like to take time to reflect on the prior year and where I’m headed in the current year.

I’ve seen deals like this before where a seller needed quick cash but was still emotionally tied to the place.