You may still enjoy gains via appreciation but cash flow is an important part of most investors portfolio.

I really likes his personal approach and he was available via email and phone to answer questions and give some advice...So .. 

I wasn't sure if you meant to reach out via PM or not so I just followed up in a private message but I figured I'd respond here as well if someone else wants to add.I guess my followup questions would be:1) Can a co-host manage it with zero intervention from me like a traditional rental.

Situation:A property just sold at foreclosure auction via foreclosure of the senior deed of trust, previously the property was in foreclosure as the second deed of trust was in default but that was withdrawn and then the senior deed of trust foreclosure and sale followed. 

AirDNA + a deep dive just looking at the market via the booking platforms to understand the nuances of what drives price 

It has to all go into the purchase via the QI.Hope this helps. 

I’d love to learn more about things like: what other options can I consider for liability protection besides an LLC(I haven’t met a lender willing to lend via an LLC), what are some gotchas to be wary of,etc.

And there's some good qis right here on BP you can vet using their references and actually talk to folks who have used them in the past.I'll reach out via pm.  

But I'm not sure we have a full picture of your finances to advise you directly.Speaking to a financial advisor will help give you an idea of what you'd be comfortable spending and establishing those boundaries for yourself will help dictate the area you might want to look for.

I’m interested in giving my son a house downpayment gift via setting up a trust for him to use.