Hi Alan,
I know you posted this a while ago, but did you have any luck? It seems that they have removed the feature that lets hosts request co-hosts from an available pool via airbnb. If you have had any luck, and are presently co-hosting in New Orleans, I need your help. City Council is voting to pass a $1000 permitting fee for operators (co-hosts) that manage more than 1 property. I need to round up 3 other co-hosts like myself that independently manage around 5-15 airbnbs, to meet with District D Council, to explain that $1000 is not feasible for people like us (presumably). Hopefully this message reaches you in time, as they are voting to pass the law on August 8th.