So I’m not really diving into buying something right this second but I figure if I meet agents or owners I hear and talk with the front line of people who are controlling these assets and go home game plan research until I feel the time is right.

Several things to contribute here: 1) Private Lenders with no credit experience emerge doing down payment and 100%/High LTV financing at the end of every cycle, 2) they're among the first to loose their shirts in every downturn, 3) although someone termed this type of lending "gator", it's not new, 4) the guy that coined it didn't get into real estate untill well after the last crash, 5) he has no real credit background or experience (he's never been a lender), 6) Google the guy's name and "looses professional license in AZ" to see what pops up, and finally 7) he's really effective at telling people what they want to hear, filling their heads full of hopes and dreams, getting them to buy his training, and his minios generally won't want to hear what a real, seasoned lending vet will try to tell them.

If there is a task that requires special skills or tools (e.g. pruning trees) then the landlord should do it or hire a professional.

Try asking yourself these questions:Do you value more privacy and a traditional home feel (single-family), or are you comfortable with potentially closer proximity to tenants (duplex)?

Unfortunately, I’ve encountered several issues with the agent’s conduct that have left me feeling misled and frustrated.

They feel better protected that way

Happy to discuss further, feel free to reach out. 

Haven’t tried online meetups, but I feel they would not be the same.

While I've done some research on the topic, I feel that hearing from those with firsthand experience could provide invaluable insights.From what I gather, co-hosting involves assisting Airbnb hosts with various tasks, ranging from guest communication and check-ins to cleaning and maintenance.

I am unsure if I should contact a real estate lawyer or another professional.