And considering I think a person who puts in plain black and white that integrity and character of the operator are key -- and then does something underhanded and incompetent is just mind-boggling to consider -- so I'm only left with a negative feeling about the documents these darned attorneys dream up! 

I’m feeling both scared and excited about taking on this challenge.I’d love to hear about your experiences and any advice you can share.Thank you in advance!

Don't get me wrong, cheerleaders are essential - they make you feel good, are always there to lift you, and cheer you on no matter what.

I get more bookings from airBnB then from any other OTA yet AirBnB is the OTA I have the least positive feeling towards.I hope the new STR owners/hosts realize the risk they take if they choose to list on a single OTA.I think you have a good reason to follow what you believe. 

I know it can feel like uncharted waters at first.

You can get in and talk to the mayor or city council to get a feel for what is going on plus voice your opinions. 

I feel like AI analyzing deals will start to be huge.. 

Maybe I’m being a little optimistic, but I feel like this is a good starting point for us.I’m not interested in investing outside of Orange County for our first property since we know the area really well.Networking:I’d also love to attend some real estate meetups around here and connect with people in the space.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

Feel free to shoot me some high level particulars and I can keep you anonymous.