Propose starting small, like a single-family rental or house hack, with a clear, low-risk plan to minimize concerns.Leverage your industry connections and offer to handle the initial responsibilities, demonstrating your commitment and capability.

Insurance is definitely an issue there, and will continue to be.

Airbnb tech team is working on it they said but this is how I added categories besides the ones Airbnb suggested for my listings) Hi Garrett, I'm new to the STR world, but I own a digital marketing company for insurance and have been an SEO for the last 16 years.

The property sat on the market for a month before an offer came in, but the buyer backed out at closing.

Hopefully your lawyer also mentioned insurance- title and hazard.A quitclaim deed transfer can hurt your title chain and title insurance. 

It offers flexibility as a landlord to be able to offer more or less rooms as needed, protection to the landlord in that you can hedge with adding LTR or STR to the mix, and simplification to the business as your only dealing with one address.

@Yael DoronIf you're working with a $150,000 budget and aiming for high ROI through rental income, consider nearby areas around Phoenix that still offer affordability and growth potential.

But it might make sense to work with folks who can offer more focused guidance on filling the knowledge gap you have.If you shoot me a DM, I can also ask around for more of 1:1 coaching opportunities. 

I told the couple that I got an offer for $1,700 but wanted to ultimately rent to them but need the income.

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!