I’d appreciate any help, thanks! 

We have a cabin I'd like to try the airbnb with.  

I just wasn't experienced enough at the time to know I'd need that.

I'd keep things cordial for now...

I'd love to find out a little more if you are willing to share, about your suggestions for someone just getting started, albeit late in life.

I know that’s a factor also but whatever this community has I’d appreciate the advice please thx.

In a high-priced market like Denver and Colorado Springs here (or San Diego where you're at), there are plenty of people who find a whole apartment rent unattainable and will rent a room. 

I’d prefer to not approach a builder to co-sign on the loan (which I don’t see happening), and I’d also prefer to not inject too much more equity into the deal if I don’t have to. 

This is a process that can be done on the internet in a simple manner in most states and there are plenty of  filing services who can complete this task for less than an attorney will charge.

As for expanding, I'm 50 next year and I'd love to be able to retire in the next 5 years.I signed up for Tax-sale.info to see if I can find any bargains in single family homes etc.I prefer to buy and hold/rent rather than flip.