I think too many people get into this and struggle for too long before realizing that they not been properly trained and potentially could have dramatically shortened the learning curve.   

Maybe she’s financially illiterate and won’t see what a scam your seller finance offer is, but she did have $100k laying around to buy the property, so probably not. 

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

Prioritize your financial stability.

It’s surprising that fake reviews are allowed to remain unchecked on this platform.Question, If this post was a mistake, why is it left up to create confusion for potential investors?

With this in mind, if you intend to leverage short-term debt (hard money), it's even more vital that your underwriting is thorough and that you have the correct systems in place to tackle potential issues.

But this one doesn't return investor phone calls or request for financials.

I was working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch.

If something does happen you can at least show AirBNB that you stated that there may be issues and the guests were made aware of a potential problem.  

(i.e. a college student with a huge passion for real estate and financial freedom)