I've used them in the past on multiple properties, and depending on the property type, FiCo, and any compensating factors in your favor (reserves, seasoned investor, F&C properties), you can get really great rates.

Many more options and favorable terms. 

I would definitely try that first before you get into hard money lending, the terms will be much more favorable for you with a conventional.

Can you provide any examples of what a tax-favorable investment might look like to illustrate your point?  

I’m happy to help where I can this time, but at some point in the next conversation I’d like for you to return the favor and let me help you sell your house/buy your house on a professional level so that I can earn my living too.”

Not as a favor to them but to me as I don't want the turnover.

Everything he shared with me has made me very eager to return the favor and I hopefully will soon.

Usually a small down payment and favorable terms then refi out in 5ish years. 

This would be so much help, I am very much looking forward to returning the favor once I have the knowledge.Hope everyone is achieving their goals, and thanks in advance for everything.Patrick

I think that doesn't sound like a bad idea at all, assuming there is a demand for airbnb in your market and that regulations are in your favor.