The real estate listings would be simply "content" that a user (in this case an agent) would post on the website.Nothing more than classified ads really, some text, their photos, contact info, etc.My role would simply be in charging the user for posting this content, say $5/listing per month.Not much different than, say craigslist, but the postings would be directly on my website and with more features/pics, maps etc.The real question though, is whether or not I can allow others to advertise property on my website.

Thank you,RachelHi Rachel,In the context of a "2nd home", there are 3 general ways that the property can be classified: 1) personal, 2) investment, and 3) rental. 

For me, I manage my 16 doors and there are some reasons, even though you would classify me in BUCKET #2.

To raise $20 million or more requires a large investment of cash, in what can liberally be classified as “marketing”.

Any thoughts on how to structure it in order to run it as a traditional AirBnB type STR so it's more turn key and less labor intensive, but classified as a B&B?

Is there any advantage to being classified as a real estate professional if you have No W2 income and only do "fix & flips" and have rentals?

How can I do this without causing the lender to classify it as investment property (which is a different loan with higher rates AFAIK) ?

Also the "Government Housed" crowd in the USA is not the same as it is in Singapore.And I think because we are in the this business, we tend to "Classify" areas and buildings as being the most important factor, but I have been in Class C- units filled with love and family togetherness, and I've been in Class B units filled with arguments, discord and un-happiness.No matter where the USA houses it' poor and downtrodden, their actual "Home" is what they make out it.Of course they can't control crime, but they can control cleanliness and relationships within their own unit.And being poor in the USA (for some) often means driving an Escalade, a free Obama Phone, free medical, free food, free rent, free lawyers, free etc....Where I'm going with this is their happiness doesn't have to hinge on the housing classification, because once they are inside--what they make of it is up to them. 

Real estate is technically classified as a high-risk career due to the inherent risks involved in showing property, being in vacant homes with strangers, etc.

I use meetup.com and BP classifieds. 2.