Many people are working remotely these days and social interaction is appreciated both for professional growth and to help break up isolation.

For fun reading look up disparate impact.These days everyone is recording interactions and we all need to be mindful that we live in a fishbowl and need to be careful and knowledgeable about the laws.

My advice is for you to build upon current experience, expand your knowledge base significantly by reading REI books, blogs, listening to podcasts, interacting in the forums, forming JVs if necessary, adding a mentor if possible (half a loaf is better than none) and most importantly create a business model of integrity and trust.

While your direct relationship with Airbnb will be as an individual and your interaction with other users will be in your individual capacity, this is not intended to restrict your ability to otherwise operate your business how see fit.Definitely not seeking legal advice here as i have an attorney... just curious if other co-hosts or property managers have run into this obstacle with Airbnb?  

While I understand your desire for a face to face interaction I wouldn't rule out the possibility of an out of state provider offering better terms as long as you can build trust and do some due diligence like sorting through references. 

Interacting in social media groups is also a great way.

Thank you all for taking the time to reply I am glad to interact with local investors.

People are just not any good at interacting with other people anymore. 

I am truly grateful to this community and look forward to more interactions with you all in the future!

Hey Blake, You need these things EVERY time, no matter what:1) Income (Ideally 3x Rent)2) Background and Credit Check (for me its 650 minimum and no felonies)3) Phone call each prospect or meet them at the property (if possible) and see how they interact/speak and conduct themselves.  4) You can also call past landlord for references and ask if they would rent to that person again.The first two are non-negotiable, especially if you are scaling.