If you get it, then I bet you will get great traffic to your listing and be able to command a higher ADR and occupancy.It is probably happening already today in Airbnb's algorithm, but hosts and guests don't explicitly see it. 

Options 1 and 2 are your best bet.

12 month bank statement program seems like the best bet.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I bet a decent single-family home with a garage should bring in $1,600 on the low end, which means you are missing out on $12,000 a year!

Listing them on Furnished Finder, Aribnb, VRBO and Zillow for 30+ day stays are likely your best bets.

I am willing to bet more than 80% of the people trying their "luck" at REI fail, miserably.This obviously tells you something truly is wrong with this niche/model!

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I think they are making a risky bet w this property, buying at a 5 cap rate, loan is fixed at 5.7% and 2 new properties about to open very nearby and who knows how many in construction phaseVillas at Sundance | Investment Opportunity (vikingcapllc.com)You are very lucky to live in Austin, fastest growing big city in country, and a micro-cosm of the global economy, this too gives you an educational edge

This makes it a safer bet than unpredictable market investments.