Most just pay them a commission which puts that person at risk.

I personally work in the Columbus, Oh market because my research lead to this market.Build a Local Team:Find reliable local professionals such as real estate agents, property managers, contractors, and attorneys who are familiar with the market.Network with local investors and attend real estate meetups to get referrals and build connections.Set Investment Criteria:Define your investment goals, such as cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.Determine your budget, financing options, and the type of properties you want to invest in (single-family homes, multi-family units, commercial properties, etc.).Financial Preparation:Secure financing or funding for your investment.

Each time, we have to start from scratch with the support agents, making them verbatim read our messages with the guest, previous conversations with Airbnb support staff, and then Airbnb's review policy.What can cause a review to get reinstated like this?

I'm not a horse person, but think about what a great setup for a someone with horses would be and curtail the sites for your target guest.

I personally wouldn't buy anything that isn't already a permitted STR because I wouldn't want to go through all the steps to make sure it is ready.

I have contemplated doing a conversion like that with existing warehouse or office space but I am extremely new to commercial real estate investing and I think that is beyond what I'd like to tackle in the beginning.

Homestead Exemption - You don't even get a conversation unless this is your "primary" residence.

I personally have each of my properties setup in their own LLCs (no biz license required where I am at) and then have a personal liability policy to cover myself as an individual in case someone got through the LLC wall.

Go visit the planning and zoning department in person.

@Manwell ReyesI haven't personally done one, but have several clients that have a bunch.