I knew if we were going to do a SFR as a rental it would need to be an AirBnB and we believe this spot is prime location.

Another awesome meetup is the Bad *** Real Estate Investors group - there's a coffee one and a beer one, so pick your poison! 

The best way to take advantage of that situation in my opinion would be an FHA house hack.

I'm looking to be an active investor eventually and I'm interested in cash flow to start out, but would also want appreciating property in my portfolio.

I've read conflicting information about what triggers you to have to pay self-employment tax on your short-term rentals.There seems to be a consensus that the following does:Airport TransportationProviding cooked mealsOffering ToursCleaning during the guests' stayDecorating the property for a party as a serviceI'm not sure if these would cause me to have to pay self-employment taxes, as I've seen these items on a couple of lists but not most:Providing a coffee stationProviding a welcome basket with food itemsProviding bikes and kayaks for the guests to useDoes anyone know where the line is of what you can and cannot do and provide?

Find an old hair successful investor who will share his hard earned knowledge and will only cost you cup of coffee or an occasional lunch!  

With your connections you would be an ideal bird dog or gopher for an experienced investor who needs to get permits dropped off and more.

@Theresa Harris given the restriction that he can't show second income source for the duration of his visa processing, what would be an ideal solution if we do want to share cost/ownership/risk/profit in real estate market?

You can be an active investor.

LLCTell us about the property: Quantum Laundry Lounge - A state of the art laundry facility/ coffee loungeHow did you decide on tasks and delegation?