Perhaps, even if you know somebody that is attending a seminar that Bruce Norris is hosting, the information from that meeting could be beneficial to you.As Ben mentioned, as a homeowner, you should build equity as much as you can because that is the way to build your wealth.

@Al @Al Mcbee undefined You file the option of memorandum with the county to cloud the title that way the seller cant go and borrow against the property. 

There is the upfront cost of the domain name and monthly hosting but that is it along with my time which most will argue is worth more than the $50 a month you will pay for lead propellor.  

Cloud area.

M. hosts one in the East Bay...and so on.  

I have some emotional equity and a lot of financial investment in the home that may be clouding my business judgement.I do gain some tax benefits as I write off the mortgage and repairs but the home still costs me each year.

Wasn't as thrilled on the real estate comments.Normally, I can count on our hosts (especially @Joshua Dorkin  ) to call out, or at least question a guest, who makes comments like,"Multifamily is invincible no matter the market" Grant owns $350 million of real estate, which is impressive.  

Hi Ryan,I have both travelled using Airbnb and have been hosting Airbnb in my own home for over 2 years!  

It's in the plan to host another one soon...

I doubt you're the only one who is wanting to invest in that area and you would quickly become the go-to guy since you're hosting a monthly MeetUp.