Everything stays on Airbnb and we essentially just handle tasks for the owners, which happen to be most of the tasks for managing a property. 

There are a lot of books on note investing, which is essentially what you're talking about.

Essentially you are creating future tax free income by being able to roll over these losses.If your income is between $100,000 and $150,000, a portion of that $150 loss is deductible and the rest rolls forward.If your income is less than $100,000, your loss is fully deductible - and THAT's the cool thing about rental income. 

It strips away the clutter and lets you focus on the essentials.

Using your first property as collateral could help reduce the cash you need upfront, but it’s essential to weigh the risks and it's not really recommended specially if this will be your first.I recommend focusing on building reserves or seeking partnerships to fund flips.

They argue that the first few years maintenance would be insignificant since the properties are renovated, and so you're essentially stashing that money away for the future maintenance needs. 

I think what you are describing is essentially a data center Build to suit perhaps? 

We include a couple days of essentials like toilet paper, etc to get them by. 

High-quality listing photos are essential, so hire a professional photographer.

They are lawyers so can appeal through the whole process essentially for free.