Great investment getting ahead of the college housing expenses and putting the equivalent rent money to work..If the property is generating income it can be classified as a 'second home.'

Those who have done this multiple times already have thought of the gotchas and will likely save you money even if their hourly is significantly higher.  

Taking the bookings directly can net you more money, take power away from the platforms to issue refunds, and protect you from other platform issues.Once you are set up with the site I recommend making a new forum post about ideas how to increase your conversions. 

@Ethan Piani having that much money at 24 saved up is amazing!

-fork over money I dont really have and remedy the knob and tube?

I'm finding that a lot of real estate agencies also own rental properties/invest their own money.

I've already paid for and attended the inspection last week as well as paid earnest money so I'm currently $2000 into the deal.

To the hard/private money lenders out there.

Burn your money.

@Patrick Irish, If paying money buys you peace of mind then go for it.