I am definitely hosting at least 1 open house every weekend and that is actually how I found my first clients!

More big name companies will join the STR industry and hosts who are not exceeding expectation will be weeded out by their money power.

If your current lender can’t accommodate you, explore STR-focused lenders like Host Financial or Lima One Capital, or consider bridge loans to buy time while you build your rental history.

Like mentioned it's also beneficial to keep up to date with what's happening in the area your STR is located, and make sure the decision makers are aware of hosts and what they bring to the community.

It would make a great area for hosting, and I think it would add a significant value to the Airbnb clients.

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

I think some hosts would account for the cost of purchasing good quality bottled water as well, which is why the Brita water pitcher is popular. 

I am primarily hosting traveling medical personnel because there is a lot of demand for these professionals in our area and because my units are suited to their needs.

I volunteer and host an online group for our local chapter of the Real Estate Investors Association (REIA).

I also own a short-term rental co-hosting company.