Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

I've gone through books and all the various YouTube stuff, but best to talk to real people doing the real thing. 

I wrote a book about this; it just appeared on Amazon in paperback. 

Reading those little books that guests and sign and comment in can be very helpful and grounding when you have those times when it seems like guests don't care.

However, you can find samples in the book "How To Make Money With Real Estate Options" by Thomas J.

Constantly juggling guest messages, cleaning schedules, and last-minute bookings can turn the dream of passive income into a daily grind.But with the right automation tools, STR management can be not only hands-off but also more profitable.

Quote from @Brian Felczak: Everything you need to know is available in books, blogs, the forums, and a little time studying.

The first question to ask yourself is, "Why would someone book this place?"

I know that the first step is very important because I have already read the book.