Putting the mortgage in their name is easier, as they can better qualify for the mortgage due to better credit and/or not having any other loans currently on their record, and they are one's bringing the downpayment. 

Previously I had only used cash, credit cards and banks to get my deals done, so I didn't have pitch my plans and projects to anyone.

The tenant's payments go to ClearNow on the 3rd and are credited to my LLC account on the 8th.

Financed one through credit union. 30 yr for 50K.

Think insurance, payroll, unemployment insurance, and the list goes on and on, but at the end of the day just be prepared.

Have them book through the site so that you get credit for their stay and their review.

We stopped having our house open to AirBNB at the beginning of Nov 2018, so that we can prepare the baby room and prepare for family that will visit during the holidays.

Can someone who has challenged credit still get started in real estate investing?

So be prepared for that one.

My knowledge is derived from advising clients about these deals and also preparing the tax returns at the sponsor level as well.