It is a traditional algorithm that scrapes data.

I imagine your model isn't set up like a traditional listing platform.

My wife is more of the traditional W2 worker who just invests in her 401k and thinks real estate is risky.

My question is if I was going to do a mid term rental, would there be any benefit to using AirBNB as a host as opposed to my traditional property management company which also does 30 days leases?

I put them in an LLC whenever I can but I've not found a traditional lender that will allow it.

@Mike MutabaziIf you are planning on getting traditional financing for each property, then you will need to find some way to provide a down payment.

This would be used as an alternative to the traditional wholesaler's assignment agreements.  

We also heard a lot of chatter and a lot of interest in some traditionally less sexy, midwestern markets like Kansas City, Columbus, etc.

@Jacob Lopez, as others noted, house hacking is not really a cash flow play, in a traditional sense, since you are effectively removing 33-50% of the property from the rent roll.If you plan on living in a unit for a couple years, then holding longer as an investment, I would underwrite it as an investment.  

Keep in mind it is a lot more hands on than your traditional rental.