Or a host of other occupations that my medical condition precludes. 

Join some local Facebook groups for hosts, and some local FB groups just for local residents. 

As a host here in Florida i would always make sure to have an umbrella policy that covers personal liability if something happens.

For out-of-state STRs investors, is it normal for a cohost / property manager to insist on creating an OTA listing on their account to better streamline their systems? Seems like a potential issue if I stop working wi...

I lend money privately and would never consider this as it is dependent on things out of my control (permits, neighbors, you being a good host, rental demand etc) I sell a ton of STR that are in actual resort communities and have great amenities and they are all  competing for the same guests, I can't imagine that there is a need/demand for this type of unit.

Hope to hear more on here from others and their thoughts and experience with Big Bear, especially from fellow hosts like me. 

Right now, I am looking to get into co-hosting either on AirBnb/VRBO or any other rental applications.

Most familiar would be Guesty for Hosts, although I have heard of all of them.

My company hosts a free real estate meetup quarterly and it's a great way for investors to network with locals in the industry.

Then, I did the Webnar David Greene hosted, for the 90 day challenge.