Could be for a legitimate reason or some perceived solution to a problem.

@Benjamin Vail@Kevin LefeuvreThe interpretation that the story gives a bad rap to the "Normal" AirBnB host is not legitimate, in my opinion.If the majority of people reading the story already have a bias, either for or against the host who used the platform illegally, they will continue their bias.

What I can't figure out is why everyone is so quick to get sucked into working with people they don't know or have never met when there are plenty of legitimate private and hard money lenders in your own back yard.

If I am doing deals were I have to disclose those I do.Just depends on the venue and who I am working with..

Many people have rented rooms forever, so I guess the only difference now it is legitimizing the practice/income etc? 

At the end of summer 2014 you'll be past your 1 year and can legitimately get another OO loan, so I don't know why you would refi into a higher rate investor loan.

Legitimate payoff requests must be submitted to the requester within 7 days of the request.4) No bank will do a side deal (Not even sure what that's supposed to mean).

BUT THERE IS a ban on evicting AS A PENALTY of a tenant making a complaint, especially when it's a legitimate complaint.

Hi Peter,Let me start off by saying, I am glad you decided to post your experience and questions on this platform where there are numerous actual investors able to provide legitimate advice. 

Do I have to hire a home inspector or a construction contractor to get a legitimate idea of the costs or are there other means of determining it?