I totally agree and will say that I communicate proactively with my tenants and provide examples of the increasing costs of property taxes, insurance and repair costs (labor and materials).My theme to them is “we must raise rents to keep pace with rising costs, but we are doing the minimum increase as we want to retain you our valuable tenant”..

STRs can yield higher income but require more management, including frequent cleaning and guest communication.

Definitely shop it around for diligence purposes, find someone you can communicate with, get an idea of pricing for what you have and where you are going.

Also I communicated with Todd (the owner) regarding no progress with tenants . 

Smart home technology**: Keyless entry, smart thermostats, and voice-activated assistants.Local guides**: Personalized recommendations for restaurants, attractions, and events.Exceptional cleanliness**: Partnering with a professional cleaning service that uses eco-friendly products.Responsive communication**: Ensuring prompt responses to any guest inquiries or issues.What other strategies have you found effective in enhancing guest experiences?

Great job on communication feedback, that goes a long way for guests. 

AGREED, lots of people are scared to tell their tenants and avoid the communication, which as you pointed out just makes the situation worse. 

The ones that are "odd" are just poor communicators.

Hi @Charlice ArnoldI have worked with a lot of banks in this space and the one thing I stress is communication.

They handle any pre-booking and pre-stay communication with guests.