So far I've reached out to other Airbnb and VRBO hosts to ask if they're willing to share their contact and nothing has come of it. 

So far I've reached out to other Airbnb and VRBO hosts to ask if they're willing to share their contact and nothing has come of it.

The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast had more beginner content toward the beginning, and as the hosts' experience grew, they started focusing on bigger deals that come with more experience.BiggerPockets Money is about finances and the journey to Financial Independence.

From what's in your OP, that's just regular prospecting. 

As the father of 4 little kids...I think we need remote schooling that works, in addition to remote work, before this can happen for "regular people."

As an ordinary wage earner, you are used to paying daily expenses with your regular income.

Does she have a regular source of income?

What investors want from you as an investor-friendly agent is what regular agents can't give them - detailed correct analysis, hustle for properties no one knows about, and neighborhood finds before anyone else does and why.

Im sure others can comment...Not saying it doesn't happen regularly, just that it is against the rules and the OP could push the issue with the listing agents broker if he wanted. 

Attend online events to learn - heck, I just hosted a free one last night with an investor who's doing big Industrial deals, $400 Million in AUM.