If don't need construction funds can just do a bridge loan no income and no doc with 30% down for upto 24 months interest only 

At 18 I would focus on income, saving, learning and having a strong foundation. 

In Colorado Springs, STR will certainly get you more income than a LTR but its often more time-consuming to manage as you have new people in your home every couple weeks.

Finding good income generating properties does open up some creative financing opportunities but it's good starting out to stick to a comfort range.

They worry the backside resale value is compromised.

Our plan is to hold long term (10+ years) and likely pay it off in 5-10 years to act as supplemental retirement income which we plan to get to with a couple more properties paid-off in Tulsa eventually.Would you pull the trigger on these two properties based on our goals?

Their are hundreds of stories about how AirBNB left owners out in the cold.https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/fire-prompts-1-million...There is just one article where AirBNB seems to have skirted it's 1m guarantee.

You have 2 limiting factors: lack of consistent W-2 income and minimal capital.

So while it feels like I’m making the right decision by looking elsewhere, and Phil’s brand is, at best, tarnished to me by this experience, has anyone had legitimate, W-2 income replacing success through Freedom Mentor?

But, for the size of BP forum individuals you will be under Personal Guarantee any ways.