Get a small MF you can house hack and start that way.I'm not an expert on the auction scene, but, from what I have read, that is a challenging first step into investing. 

Hi @Greg StrunakScaling an Airbnb business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, especially when it comes to managing the finances as you plan to pay yourself.

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Your journey into short-term rentals sounds like an exciting shift—I can feel your energy for taking on a new challenge. 

Challenges?

Reread what @Stuart Udis wrote.We can testify to the same challenges after 25 years in our marketplace.We also agree with @Kristian Sexton about starting with a PMC.

There is a organization called Mirror Indy who, IMO, has written a couple of great articles about the IHA challenges.

But at current prices and interest rates, this will be very challenging unless you go to cheaper areas or nearby suburbs that are cheaper. 

However, before I engage with this company I wanted to ask the BP community if anyone had dealt with them or has any feedback on them.

I'm also open to recommendations of other community spaces that I can engage with specific to the Phoenix area.