I'm sorry if I am following up on similar questions, but I would really appreciate any knowledge on the subject of hosting an Airbnb from your personal residence.

We don’t want to let our emotions (we’d really love to HAVE this) cloud the fact that maybe we should be investing this $350k somewhere else?

It seems to work well if you're close to a base that hosts a lengthy training program (for example, a year-long pilot training program or a year-long nuclear power training school). 

Listen to the following podcast hosts (this is in no particular order, all are good in their own way):- Frank Rolfe (MHP and RV)- Jefferson Lilly- Kevin Bupp- Glenn Esterson- Ryan Narus- Ferd Niemann- Andrew Keel- Abraham Anderson- Tyson CrossBetween all of those you will find more information on other books, courses, YouTube, etc.

Out of state cash flows more than CA typically, but that comes with another host of potential challenges.

It feels like an incredible claim, but a host of economic indicators are flashing bright green.

eXp being more of an "online cloud" national brokerage tends to leave you alone I believe.Does this answer your question?

Below, I am going to briefly provide the experience that my girlfriend and I have had so far hosting out house on Airbnb.

Time will tell of course (it's a new build so no possibility of rental history), but there is definitely demand for large properties that can host big groups.  

Hosted by great people and I always learn a ton when I attend.