A brokerage's focus, is on the revolving door, putting butt's in seat's and milking the averages because we know 80% will immediately wash-out, of the remained 80% will do little for next few years before also washing out and make us some $, and what's left is our pay-checks. 

Personally, I like option #1 (I know a lot of agents will push you to #2 as that's how they make commission), but it helps in keeping an asset and using that capital to buy something more productive.

I have read of you decline bookings air bnb will not push your listing being a new host that worries us. 

When my wife and I had our Airbnb, we thought of it like a hotel: lots of towels, wash clothes, blankets, pillows, well designed, etc.

I’ve heard that some agents will meet with potential clients to look at the property then go on a second appointment to discuss price and fill out the paperwork while other agents will give a price and push for the sale on 1 appointment.What’s your listing process?

The servicer might push back, but if necessary, you can send them the Freddie Mac guidelines, and they are required to follow those guidelines.

This can create title issues.Had a wholesaler push this onto a friend of mine.

Does anyone know of an API I can use that I can push an address to and it will come back with the estimated ARV value of a property?

Sure...but I bought the stocks back after 31 days to avoid the wash sale rule.

Get one that is designed to be pushed up in an emergency so people can escape a fire.