This is typically for most people not a DIY project. 

Because Airbnb only makes money when the guest books on Airbnb.Hence, they want the price to be cheapest on their platform, so people book on Airbnb instead of elsewhere, and want their properties to be able to compete with hotel prices (even after cleaning fee and service fees). 

It's people Bruce. 

These people are not necessarily in the business of lending money and loans from them can be negotiated in any number of ways.

Heck, some people might even pay more for the 'cool factor' of living in a 'small home'....I'd give it a go since you're a veteran of this RE stuff.

Look at how people invested 20, 40, or 60 years ago.

These minor details are the kind that distract people from the path of success. 

I am completely new to the investing side and would love to find something to meet new people/learn as well as learn more about the city. 

I know there are many strategies/tactics people have used... 

(Ok I get it that its 2024 and people smoke weed).