@Tom GrieshammerThe best bang for your buck would be buying an existing duplex with an owner-occupant loan and putting down 3.5-5% and live in one unit.

Whether you choose to run screening before you show the unit to them is a personal choice. 

It took us a couple of weeks but we slowly increased their rankings unit they were on page 1 (based on search parameters of course) and they got a 10 day booking soon thereafter.We use Price Labs to check out the date of the last booking.

I’m targeting assets between 25-100 units located in high-growth markets that exhibit strong fundamentals.

all of the units were updated except one, which I did put alittle money into to bring it update to date with the others, so that would have helped the value a bit I would think almost a year later. 

There is a lot of room for expansion on the property and a person could build more units for not much money.

@Matthew Posteraro go with as many units as you can!

For instance:If your area has many corporate offices or conference centers, you're likely to attract business travelers.Family-friendly suburbs with parks and schools often attract families.Downtown locations near nightlife are popular for groups and parties.Review Competitor ListingsSearch for successful Airbnb listings in your area and study their target audience based on:The language in their descriptions.Their reviews (guests often reveal the purpose of their stay).The amenities they offer (e.g., desks and Wi-Fi for professionals, cribs and baby gates for families).Evaluate Your Own SpaceYour property’s layout, amenities, and location may naturally cater to a specific audience.A cozy 1-bedroom apartment downtown might be ideal for professionals or couples.A 3-bedroom house with a yard might appeal more to families.Proximity to nightlife might cater to party groups.Experiment and AdjustIf you're unsure, start broad and monitor who books your property.

Currently have a great job but want to start acquiring  2-4 unit complexes.

Lastly, check any shared doors or gaps and add door sweeps or weatherstripping to block sound from traveling between the units.