It’s a market that requires some due diligence, but for cash flow, it’s tough to beat.If you’re exploring Midwest markets and want to learn more about Detroit, I’ve written a ton about it and am happy to share resources.

Do you not have space for regular one?

I appreciate you sharing this information

For example, there were a few recent duplexes for sale around $350K-399K, with 20% down, and the potential to get $1,200–$1,300/month in rents on both sides they would have the ability to cash flow.

I want to know any and all tips, advice, and of course down sides to this lifestyle. 

And for those thinking about jumping into hosting in 2025, with Airbnb's stock jumping 14% pre-market, is this the signal you've been waiting for, or does all this platform tinkering make you nervous?

I would use the one you signed as a guide and in the space where you can add special conditions, put in the information related to the repairs, contingencies etc.....I'm not sure if you are in a market like NY that requires an atty to buy and sell, but if not then I would use the state contract and modify as necessary. 

More of shared-risk shared-reward structure.

This gives you the opportunity to not have to pay out of pocket for a primary residence you can't occupy.For @Andrew Miller - as someone that's done multiple renovation loans myself and helped 100's do the same, here are my biggest tips:1.

Then you can buy a few books if you want but most of the information is here.There are thousands of people here who have shared libraries worth of information for free.You can get a phd in real estate right here if you read all the forums.