I think they've done a great job of building their product and if you already have a property listed on Airbnb, it's super easy to import to MiniStays (though it's not difficult to list your property there if you don't.)

Musk was nuts, Bezos was nuts, Cardone, Jobs, all "nuts", every great was "nuts" until they were relabeled a visionary, path blazer, innovator, genius. 

Great macroeconomics overall - population and job growth and major companies moving here.

The way you get money for real estate investing is working a job and saving as much money as possible.

The comp house will likely be owner occupied by a couple, both with professional jobs. 

A lot of investors provide comps (residential RE) but I avoid doing it because it's like telling them how to do there job.

That does not require employment or job seasoning instead it uses the rents to qualify and you can take out up to 80% LTV cash.Use the cash to put down on the next 1-2 or more properties as long as the other properties are debt servicing themselves it opens up more opportuities to buy more future assets and increase your passice income.  

You are working a demanding corporate job but also want to build rentals on the side.

Renovated Good job!

I hold a w-2 job currently and considering transitioning to holding some properties.