But it can be frustrating if you're on a tight time limit and don't have the patience of Job.Many hosts feel like a simple site that looks professional and is robust, does just as well for half the cost.

For California, here are a couple of options:California Vacation Rental InsuranceUnmatched Short-Term Rental Insurance for California Hosts 

Hello hosts! 

You can be super hosts for 10 years and have 0 claim experience.

If you know of any good networking events for real estate investors or short-term rental hosts, or if you’d like to grab a coffee and chat about these topics, let me know!

Breaking it down by room can make the process a lot easier.There are also some great pre-made checklists in Airbnb host groups and forums if you need a starting point.

Instead of a co-host can you just get a property manager that specializes in it?

I've been a host for 5+ years now and have 7 STRs (1 in wine country in NOVA, the rest are in the Smokies if that matters). 

The truth is, a good host will spend time managing each rental.

@Lauren Lewis, also one of our members Barb Mayne hosts a monthly meeting for the Topeka / Lawrence areas - it is on the MAREI Calendar and she also has a facebook group and a group on meetup - eKARI  Eastern Kansas Association of Real Estate Investors.