I lived in Superior for a while and commuted downtown every day (get satellite radio ha).I'm a realtor, so fortunately I have instant access to what is hitting the market and it's still very hard to find something before 50 other people have found it as soon as it hits the MLS.

I'm definitely going to list on both FF and Airbnb, and although AirBnB instant book is preferred by tenants that could be a scheduling nightmare.

This was not an instant where a great paying tenant had one NSF.  

Thus, I instantly concluded this lending opportunity being a NO GO.

Thumbtack will connect you with subs instantly and most do virtual quotes for a fast turn around.

If you don't have the vision to have MANY airbnbs in Champaign I'd suggest figuring out a strategy you have a long term big vision.Pros:  High cash flow (if done right), typically properties are oddly better-taken care of, sexyCons:  Management/system intensive, always on call, regulation can change things instantly  

They get instant answers, and it's what people are used to these days.

Make sure that you buy the property well under Marc value so you can create some instant equity when you buy it.

They want “instant” gratification.  

If I acquire the second property with full cash, that's at least an instant equity which I may be able to tap into for 3rd, 4th,..assuming properties rise in value over time.