I think the AirBnB plan is very interesting and while I don't know Warren's market specifically, I will say that I could see the uniqueness turning some eyes to it.

Every market is different, but for the long term assumptions.

I'm not sure about other markets/states/cities etc., but here in Pittsburgh, PA I see a ton of listings marketed on Facebook.

I never would have thought prices would increase as much as they have, but I'm happy I bought when I did even if not all of them cash flowed.I also have properties in two very different markets. 

I have a potential tenant who is requesting to pay rent by money order rather than through the RentRedi platform. Their claim is that paying rent by money order will help them in some way when it comes time to purchas...

I would meet people in your market in person, look up agents that are doing a lot of deals, I would go to meetups, and I would be networking in your market like a madman to get people that you can do a deal with! 

However if this is an appreciating market, although your monthly cash flow might be neutral or negative, you may over time actually have what we consider phantom cash flow, which is gained through appreciation and tax benefits. in most cases, if you need true “cash flow” use the simple one percent rule.

Experiencing these first hand in your own home provides greater flexibility while you figure this whole racket out.Thirty years ago, I was fascinated by real estate opportunities in an emerging market (Brooklyn) and spent lots of time looking at cool warehouse space in places that are now 30-50 X the price. 

(Remember that I work in the Poconos market, so your market may differ slightly.) 

Two years ago, the military PCS moved me to Washington, DC, and it has opened my eyes so much about the potential in the rental market.