I think it is like trying anything new, do your research, find something that looks good (nothing will be perfect and there is always something better) and just do it. 

They have literally millions of users and transactions to perfect their processes and features. 

It's OK but super skinny and a lot of work doing a rehab loan for $23k profit if everything goes perfect.

You have a mechanical skillset you are perfecting so you will always have your trade to barter for access.

There's plenty of regulation surrounding the STR industry, but it's perfectly legal and welcome here.

It would be perfect for someone running their own business and wants to live on site.   

The other options you are playing with fire as using a HELOC that is paying interest is essentially buying with 100% financing.Having no skin in the game has always been a high risk strategy and people were able to get away with it the past few years due to the money supply and inflation but I would not use that as the measuring stick.

This info is perfect.

She wasn't looking to make money, just wanted to get away from it.

Perfect, thanks everyone