As for the time of OO yes I think it's a year but I've never seen anything that states you have to move in immediately, just simply you intend to OO not flip or rent it. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

., is simply a waste of my time.

For example, when I take on a rehab I typically deposit the budget into a separate checking account solely for that rehab and pay all the rehab expenses from there making it easy to identify in my bookkeeping.

We had been kicking around the idea of investing in an Airbnb property for a year or so, but couldn't identify a location that compelled us as a place we'd like to establish ourselves and regularly visit.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

To put it simply, we want our note buyers to make money - if they do, they'll invest with us again and if we have to refund them because a note doesn't perform, they're likely to buy again knowing that their principle investment is safe.

My key goal is to get educated as well as identify sponsors with a consistent track record and good operators who underwrote and have operated properties well.

(With your stellar reply, you gave me courage. lol) You did a good job of writing a reply that was more realistic than simply cheerleading somebody to push themselves forward to being a guest on podcast faking it till you can make it.