I'm not sure how much of that is going on right now, but I'm sure there are always traveling nurses and doctors coming into this area that need short term housing.A lot, of property management companies will only do a minimum of one year leases, but I think there is good value to be had in the short term rental game, as long as you have a good strategy and a management company that is align with your vision.When I was leasing full-time, I used to get a lot of calls from insurance companies who have clients who's properties have been in a fire or some natural disaster and need short term housing, and they're also willing to pay a lot higher than market rent. 

I'm start....

I started my first Airbnb in 2018 and wanted to grow my portfolio.

If there is a PG, then I recommend looking to start selling some off ASAP as the longer they are in default the accrued and default interest clock keeps ticking. 

But I want to know how to get started in real estate.

I just don’t know where to start really and I don’t know if they have my best interests in mind. can anyone explain this better for me?

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Also start looking for deals to see if selling would beat what you are earning now, if it does not then hold till something good pops up. 

Some offers might get ignored or outright refused, but all it takes is one offer to get accepted or countered to start negotiations. 

As long as your friend has no business or family relationship with you, you have possibly started a correct 1031 exchange.