Sounds like you've found a reliable resource for SBLOC, but what you are describing almost sounds like preferred equity as well. 

The cons as i see it include loosing the 2 of 5 year cap gain exception, typically not an ideal rental because the emphasis at purchase was buying a good home for your family and not a rental with optimal return (my ex-home consistently has the lowest cash flow for equity in my RE portfolio), not disconnected enough from the property causes addition angst on damage and may result in over improvement.  

Zillow actually is probably not a great resource for finding properties anyway. 

During my Longmont deal, I realized how important it was to have someone who not only brought resources to the table but also shared the workload and decision-making.

After tons of research, we've found that the resources, tools, and ongoing support they provide are truly unmatched.

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:* Building a strong buyers list.* Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.* Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

There are a ton of tools and resources that not a lot of people know so doing some YT watching and their training helps immensely. also, happy to answer any questions you might have on set up / operations.

Which one would also have the resources to challenge Airbnb if Airbnb threatens to delete their brand due to violation of their TOS? 

My agent also mentioned resources that could be of assistance for that. 

If you ever want to discuss strategies, share experiences, or need additional resources, feel free to reach out.