With 20 years experience managing my sfr and as a property manager for a broker and a bank, this switch into ABNB has been a learning experience.  

If they try to pay their labor as 1099 they run at great risk of violating a host of draconian labor laws such as AB5, the borello law and a litany of "misclassification" laws.There are substantial differences in how "right to work" statstate as operate as opposed to "non right to work" states.SBA defines a small business based on employees and revenue size.

If you want to nestle into North Scottsdale, you can get the big house and a decent lot, but it will not be a huge lot. 

A 5 unit multi family and a duplex plus my dad's house.

I do / done many rent to own (contract for deed) and a few seller finananced deals where I keep the note.Why not in parallel use a flat fee listing on MLS too?   

Yes, @Dave Van Horn is a great guy with an excellent track record and a stellar reputation.

I hear Dave Meyer sometimes talking about Green Bay, Wisconsin and a few other markets on the podcast where he's saying you can go on Zillow and find some deals that are cash flowing.

So I changed my approach from slacks and a tie and "Hi, I'd like to help you sell and buy" to shorts and casual - but nice - button down shirt and "Hi.  

And a SUSTAINABLE approach to rental property ownership. 

Which essentially puts some standards in place and a good guideline for handling all things in the company. ie. company mission, telephone standards, tenant screening process, etc.