But as Chris mentioned, buyer has to own the property, not a contract for deed or something like that.

And I also see many questions popping up about running a short term rental business, which to me is more of a business than an investment although it does involve an investment in real estate. 

These type living arrangements are primarily short term until user circumstances change

Hi AnnaTwo books that you may want to add for your library:1.Short -term rental long -term wealth by Avery Carl2.

If you ever see someone offering terms that are too good to be true, you might as well just post your SS# and banking information on IG.

Some have closed deals, others have deals under contract, and any progress (big or small) is celebrated.    

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

I read this as someone using a short-term lens to focus on a long-term issue. 

I'm not sure if the program is still going on, but has definitely revitalized a lot of the area when it was once destined to follow the way of other older cities that are aging out of existence both in terms of people and property. 

You would be violating Airbnb's terms of service.