I tried to create rapport with the owner over the phone but waited to present my real agenda only in person.   

Personal finance is as much behavioral as it is math.

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.

First time in 3 years we have had to file a claim with over 150 airbnb stays.

I was the first person to partner with them. 

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

I have found that going that extra mile, like the couch covers etc and making sure the person with the disability has the easiest time visiting our place.As someone with a disability (I have a degenerative neurological disorder) and use a cane, I like to make sure folks with similar issues have a good time.

Buy it personally, and rent it full time to my C-corp?

The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

., the appraisal for 5+ is at least $2k-$3k) and the financing structure by lenders because Fannie/Freddie don't generally buy loans for commercial properties.So, for you personally, the biggest driver for the type of your next property is probably going to be the amount of a down payment/equity you can put in the property.