But, You buy it like an automobile.

I put that in quotes because the property I am looking at is zoned as a commercial building with a gutted upstairs apartment.I'd like to purchase the property with a renovation loan, something like FHA 203k or Fannie Mae Homestyle. 

Seems like it could be an easy exit with no cost to me to demo.

It also seems likely that you would be under capitalized and a recipe for disaster.How to scale?  

In general it sounds like "help me help you" is the best approach, what else has worked for people as far as things to offer?

I like that Airbnb is very transparent with reviews. 

For criminal background checks, services like TransUnion SmartMove, RentPrep, or MyRental are commonly used and provide comprehensive reports that include criminal history, credit checks, and eviction history.To verify how much they make, you can request recent pay stubs, bank statements, or tax returns if the tenant is self-employed.

Can I even break even if Summer rental season is a max of five months, and more likely three?  

Keep in mind, you will likely have to install a sprinkler system, among making other changes for the home to be used for that purpose.

It’s also key to ask about commission splits and what resources they provide, like marketing or lead generation.