Joe, I'll reach out to you offline and will set up a time to meet up. 

Feel free to reach out offline.

I don't know if the blind leading the blind is the best action plan, but you and I will have to chat offline sometime very soon.

Happy to chat more offline about my experiences if you have more questions. good luck!

In addition to all this, networking online and offline is a top priority.

Would love to speak offline about the particulars.Current mortgage about 500KCurrent value about 700KARV approx. 1.2MFlagler Place NE, WDCThanksNicole AllenPresident of OperationsAllen-Norris Permitting and Inspections

However, my California RE mind sees the prices vs rents and am bewildered by such statements.As of now, these are my desires in properties:a house or townhome built after 2000 - I prefer after 2003 turnkey condition MOST PREFERABLE, but not necessarily a requirement at least a 3+2 neighborhood well kept and not too much crime $50-$100K, short sales are acceptable Close to transportation and/or the fwy Relatively close to downtown and the airport (10-20 min when there is no traffic)Seeking cashflow, appreciation much lesser priorityFor rent of 800, the PP cannot be exceed 60kFor each additional $100 of rent, the max PP can only increase by about $12.5k.If you see immediate issues with these desires, PM me so that we can talk about it offline.

Airbnb has responded to my request that they cannot intervene as this is an "offline arrangement" and they are an online company.

Yep ... the fact that it is very niche, requires specific knowledge that not everyone has to spot things that nobody else even knows how to look for, and capital intensive is the very reason I'd imagine it works so well ... sounds like it would be the type of strategy right up my alley, actually ... would love to chat with you about that more offline if you're up for it Jay, or online is fine too, but may be straying a bit from the OPs original topic at that point.

Go to your meetups and network with people or connect offline with people you've come across on BP.