I'm surprised by some of the responses here about how people like VRBO more than AirBNB.

People even do this in Vancouver though it must be extremely challenging.  

The lot works and ok with living in one unit, just trying to find people that have executed them in Los Angeles City.

I also wouldn't touch hilltop with a 10' pole. struggled. old homes, over budget renovations, lots of issues. realtors push people here since it's the only place cheap houses close to downtown can be good but homes are 1900-1920.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

While this won't stop the Gen Y and Z crowd, I think it will make it harder for people to raise money, when a company with 30 yr track records are marketing right along side the guy with 2 yrs (for a similar type of deal).

I recently listened to their interview with The Real Estate Guys Radio Show and it's great to have a forum like here where we can hear from people's own experiences.

Many, many people have made huge fortunes on SFR's alone.Speak extensively with anyone who invests in RE and do everything you can to pull out why you *shouldn't* do something.

Furnished finder has some stats on people looking for furnished spaces in Denver that may help. 

I'd love to share insight of the Birmingham market and see where most people are investing in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.