I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my clients but him when it comes to that local market.

Since you're still living in the property, you might be able to house hack and keep the lower owner-occupied tax rate—worth confirming with a local tax advisor.

Second, I'd connect with some local hosts in your area also in addition to Airdna.

Quote from @Fernando NA: Hello everyone,I’m considering purchasing a piece of land near Divide, CO, to build a small off-grid log cabin and list it on Airbnb or similar platforms.For those of you who live in the area or have experience with this, I have a few questions:>Is it possible to list such a property on Airbnb given the local regulations?

Hearing that you get bombarded with inquiries is great to hear and gives me more confidence in my local market for filling a demand.

So, I reached out to a local brokerage, and they referred me to an agent with significant experience.This man has built a $30 million portfolio himself, and in just a couple of meetings, he completely shifted my perspective.

Locally my observation is that the need is more for low income young and working vs college student.

If you file an eviction then it must be filed locally, if your LLC is sued they will sue locally. 

If the locals say it's rare then I would not worry.

Are there any local meet ups or websites on where to find more people who have a moderate level of experience meaning they are  somewhat experienced but still looking to collaborate and network with more inexperienced investors like myself.