@Joshua HillYou need to find out the status from the seller first.

Under the “implied warranty of habitability,” the landlord is legally responsible for repairing conditions that seriously affect the rental unit’s habitability.81 That is, the landlord must repair substantial defects in the rental unit and substantial failures to comply with state and local building and health codes.82 However, the landlord is not responsible under the implied warranty of habitability for repairing damages which were caused by the tenant or the tenant’s family, guests, or pets.Generally, the landlord also must do maintenance work which is necessary to keep the rental unit liveable.

I've heard a lot of situations recently, where long-time hosts are being punished, even when guests lie about stuff, and get thrown off the platform.

Sometimes these type of deals have a very long closing cycle.If you find the right person, it could be gold.  

My numbers are good, I'm in a good financial position currently, and just need to be on my own not depending on a salary to maintain my current economic status.  

The "Reservation Fee" is paid by the guest and becomes part of your gross revenue.  

We use an extensive checklist for our DD on notes and with the ability to purchase reports for value, title and BK, as well as social media and online court system records to review many aspects of the borrows status, there is not much that slows us down. 

Steve,Do you meet accredited investor status based on net worth?  

Is there a way I can get started while preserving my status?

What weighs more, a pound of feather or a pound of gold?