However, I find myself uncertain about how to structure such deals and whether I could successfully secure them.I was wondering if you could offer any recommendations for educational resources that might help me better understand and navigate the intricacies of creative finance and seller finance deals.

BP Rookie podcast has a pretty good content on Airbnb, however mostly success stories.

It's because they think there is some "secret formula" to success. 

Congrats on the early success!

Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.

I think STR Insurance successfully drew many misunderstood pictures that regular insurance will not cover guest’s damage to the house.

Might be a bit biased, but Branson is a great example of a small-town market where both STRs and LTRs can be successful.

It's always a little more challenging investing in out of state (I invested out of state for 15+ years) but you can still be successful doing it. 

I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).

Also congrats on your real estate success so far.