The QI has to be an unrelated 3rd party to the transaction. 

He will just spend your money partying in exotic locations to show off on social media for people he cares nothing about.

On the third month, ask them if they know anyone looking to buy or sell and that you are looking for referrals.

I’m excited to share some big news with you all—I’ve recently onboarded my third Airbnb property in the area I’m "invested" in (the lease starts June 1st).

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Then get photos and get third party verification that everything was done right prior to making your final payment to the contractor.

Could you get another tenant in the third bedroom to really bring down your cost of living?

The third, I think I will break even or small profit, but it will be on the longer end of the hold, like 7+ yrs overall.I have not had any additional capital calls.

Although I agree with @Nathan Gesner in part, I think he is off base in categorizing a relationship based approach to landlording as "amateur".

After a bit more research, I actually think renting a place will get me started faster and earn some experience doing Airbnb with a little less risk involved.Obviously I still need to be concerned about not violating a lease agreement by doing so and I would likely live on the property and lot or all the time.Ownership is still the ultimate goal, but this looks a faster party to self driven income.