With a (C) you cant have any Sophisticated but can solicit including on social media and hosting seminars.You will need to have a solid operating agreement, pass the bad actor check (SEC), be an entity and show your potential investors that you have the capability to be successful with their money.

Cities either get fed up or the hotels put pressure on them and they simply outlaw rentals under 30 days or in homes that the host doesn’t reside in at the time of the rentals. 

But, I won’t want my excitement to cloud my judgment.

I would also wager that most new investors are overly optimistic or just plain inaccurate in general at estimating cash flow anyway, and overlook a host of expenses associated with high cap rate properties.

The others have been sourced through networking or listening to podcasts, where either the guests or hosts are sponsors.

That will give you a clearer idea of where your property value is headed...I know I've kinda reiterated what other members who are buying in western coastal areas have written, but I hope this helps rather than clouds your thoughts.

@Stephan Akins,I am going to be hosting my first one soon!

He also hosts a podcast with Mark Kohler.  

Thank you so much for hosting us and for the burgers!

Get rid of the cats, host them with someone else (cosigner?)