Once you see that a company offers such a guarantee, check the Better Business Bureau to see whether consumers complain that the company hasn’t followed through on that promise.Expectations should vary based on the duration of the programs as well.

You need to be more business-like. 

Nebraska has no licensing restrictions on business-purpose real estate loans, like flips.

Looking at Airbnb and VRBO directly it is showing quite a few vacancies even for the busy season.

Assuming one of you will be claiming this as business income, you should have a separate business bank account and here's the relatively short answer why. 

@Deanne Castro We actually own a duplex in the Springfield neighborhood and through our PM business we manage several other properties in the Springfield neighborhood.

So many make REI an emotional decision, but it is a business.

From a liability perspective in Florida, it's advantageous to have a limited liability company own the property, especially considering that you are getting into the real estate business and intend to acquire numerous properties. 

You need a lease agreement drafted by a landlord and property management attorney to fit your business model.

If this is the kind of business they run I would not want to continue with them.