You can also request a security deposit for extra peace of mind. 

That's more like a typical security deposit to rent an apartment, lol. 

I'd much prefer to put $60K on a down payment and closing costs so I have $50K to fix it up.So a couple of questions: 1) Am I mistaken in thinking those kind of lower down payment products are out there for regular folks like us? 

Living and working overseas can present unique challenges when it comes to securing financing, but there are definitely loan options designed for situations like yours.

I train my team to not waste their time snaking if they can’t fix it in 10 minutes and just replace it since toilet is under $300 (I use $120 Costco ones) but yeah these things are difficult to know for regular hosts.Besides that, it is unfortunate but I kinda see why Airbnb made that decision.

Additionally, are you recommending that we should prioritize taking action and securing properties that align with our long-term investment strategy?

As best as I can tell on both sites, the algorithm looks something like this:Cheapest price>least restrictions (cancellation, # of days minimum, etc)>Premier/Super host>Review Scores>Most discounts (weekly, last minute, etc)>Regular revisions

and mortgage backed securities are  are up a half point as Powell speaks at his press conference. ouch.

From screening to security deposits to eviction, recent laws create many ways for owners to trip and fall.And now Multnomah County has prevented landlords from evicting delinquent tenants.

If you have a lender you trust and work with regularly, it wouldnt hurt to have a conversation about it with them.