I always say start small and make your big mistakes early.  

Frequency of losses is the worst type of loss history you can have, and you never know what might occur later on down the road where you'll really need to file a claim. 

I have a 60-ish mile radius around my home that I'm looking at, worst case.

Worst case you they see turds and call Airbnb and get you in trouble then tou get it treated by a pro and send Airbnb the Recipet (which you probably already had) and you lose the booking but won’t get a cancel on your record.

I’m waffling a bit here…initially I wanted to be opportunistic and take advantage of the environment etc. but I’m not sure I want to buy another property right now, and wondering if maybe it was a mistake to pursue the refi?

It is a mistake to lie about your identity.

Mesquite is the worst and will play the inspection game with you to make being a landlord miserable.

Two months later at our next court hearing in district court they determined they made a mistake and it should actually be heard in federal court and the next hearing will be 120 days out. 

Have I gotten my act together at the worst possible time? 

Anyone with experience in airbnb willing to give me some pointers of where to buy and what mistakes not to make?