Buying a non-performing asset (an asset that generates no income), that I am only going to sleep in that sells for 6, 8 or 10 times the average income in a particular area, is not something I thought was a good "investment" in 2006, nor do I think it is today. 

Not good if the other tenants are sleeping. 

Sure, it may go well, but if you fall on your face it could ruin you, and you need to learn enough about the real estate game to make sure you aren't making a mistake or getting sold up a river when you buy.Watch the podcasts, read some of the BP books on the subject, go to the local meetups and talk real estate with other local investors and industry professionals, read the real estate news, do your own anaylsis, etc.What you don't know CAN hurt you in this industry, big time.

We offer the Professional Housing Provider designation of National REIA to our members.

Meanwhile, tax planning questions, if urgent, can be discussed with another tax professional.

@Dick Stevens, its in the city, there are people willing to take that risk for a place to sleep at a reasonable price. 

The one thing they did communicate with me was to be careful making extremely low offers since I would be considered a professional and it could negatively impact my business, which made sense.

@Eddie Starr You've got a great advice from a PRO @Bernard ReiszMy suggestion is, instead simply talking about it yourself, consider inviting a local professional to your seminar and have them talk about it.

Most of the investors I work with utilize Airbnb and other STR platforms to list corporate travel accommodations, primarily targeted to business travelers and professionals.

This rings especially true if you a licensed professional.