I know most of your comment aim at people who probably start with 20K and bring small properties. we are planing on investing 250k to 500k as a 25% down payment a year, hence the question.

Following the first project we aim to expand through the region.

Policy will not impact the market for a while, even a $25k first-time home buyer credit will need some time to work through the system.

Since you're making close to 100k/year I would aim to save 10k (10%)  or 833.33$/month NO MATTER HOW HARD THINGS GET or how are you want to spend that money DO NOT.

They might be a good fit for the aggressive terms you’re aiming for, but make sure to check their fee structures.CityScape Finance: Known for working with new lenders and offering reasonable terms.

My policy is that we provide a pest-free home, then the tenant is expected to maintain it that way.

Also Airbnb does prioritize things like looser cancellation policies, instant book, in line with market cleaning fees, etc.

Start small and start simple - hit a good solid single that pays you every month - I will aim for bigger returns through flipping or refinancing once i have a steady stream of cash to help offset the risk those things bring.  

I like how I can dig into the competition and see their nightly rate, pet policy, etc.   

The section 8 policy on treatment of tenants had an obvious effect as the hit to dignity caused them to move.