I can count on one hand the number of people that have rented from me from Airbnb and the other online websites in the last 7 years.My renters find me or I find my renters through other websites and other methods that are more appropriate for my target market. 

Everyone is different and has different risk tolerance so only you can decide which method is best.

If you have had experience with one or more of these methods of financing, please share the advantages/disadvantages you have experienced. 

Late this spring I read Rich Dad Poor Dad, which eventually led to me discovering this incredible website full of brilliant people.

A Lease with Option to Buy is another method I am considering.

Problem statement:My question is What is the BEST method to cash out equity, as one home has 300-400k sitting available before we get to the 80% LTV.

You need to decide what marketing methods you want to employ given time and financial constraints. 

Hi BPs,
I bought my primary res in Nov 2010 for $125k, I came to closing with  $31,744.99. Zillow says it's value is around 200k. I still owe $83k with mtg of 480$. No escrow.

I moved into my now husband's propert...

However, I've also read that they can be value by the income they produce through the gross rent multiplier (GRM) method. 

Just another idea but I believe the house hacking method may be a better alternative if the family is all on board with it.