@Caleb Rehg  I would advise your first step is to search this site for college student rentals and student rentals and read all you can. 

https://www.qcnews.com/news/investigations/unfinished-business-multiple-homeowners-claim-nc-builder-took-bank-draws-cash-and-left-their-homes-unfinished/?

Bigger Pockets is the right place to come for resources as there are plenty on the site here.

For anyone that is looking at developing or purchasing an STR in Packwood, WA I would take a peek at the numbers that are on the rental sites and the amount of bookings. 

While I don't have ideas on compelling Airbnb to do the right thing (unless you have national news reporter friends), what you've reported is one of my fears and you've had a great and successful history of bookings so far.

I'm considering purchasing a condo or a small SFH in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area as an investment property and renting it out on a short term rental site like AirBNB. 

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2024/08/08/cape-...Jeff Beach will be next

I am listed on 5 platforms plus have a direct booking site and I rank highly across my 5 listings.  

If you are using a third-party site to conduct the background checks, sometimes they have the option to send a person, a denial letter, and due to the fair credit act it may be required to send them a notice, informing them that you checked their credit and background so that they have a receipt that it was completed.

Charles,Good news for you since you are a Military member is you do not need any money for your first home purchase.