If I just ran out and grabbed the software someone else used without knowing the reason for needing it, I could have easily grabbed the wrong thing.

A 3 car garage in the back is just waiting for us to add electric doors and rent it out.

"Long Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene is a good options and will help with getting an idea of good markets all over the place, not just your own backyard. 

Just an intro, My name is Yonathan and I am attempting to land my first ever Co-Host position EVEN alongside another co-host working for even free just to gain experience and reputationWould someone or someone they know be willing to “take me under their wing” as to learn to manage the day-to-day ops on behalf of a host?

Well, honestly, it's not just about throwing money at them.

This answered my question.I wasn't sure if there were  fees associated on the buyers side...I'm in the very beginning stages and just educating myself along with doing the search myself just to see what's out there.

Just takes creativity and persistence. 

Second, if you are renting to a company then you need to diligence the company and its ability to pay and abide by the lease terms, just like a residential tenant.

Do your due diligence on the company, just like you were buying THEM!

A Significant Drop in Mortgage RatesThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now averaged 6.47%, a decrease from 6.73% just last week and a drop from 6.96% a year ago, according to Freddie Mac.