Is there any way I can lower the property taxes to the original amount?

The best amenities for Airbnb in terms of ROI often depend on your target audience and the location of your property.

Little did I know it would take decades to ripen :)3. bought a foreclosure sale .. traded the house for the 3 acres the person who owned the house. 

Your post made me think of this.

We have the drive to achieve whatever we put our mind to, the skills to create a very unique and desirable space, and the finances to back up our investment.

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

Just posted another 5 day letter at the front door.

Well, of course it depends on the individual circumstances, the amount of time comitted and the capital available.

let them know you want their official answer for posts and information is posted on social media and the newspapers before you post anything so they have a chance to review it. 

I also suspect that most can recognize having occupancy gaps filled by an alternate OTA is a positive outcome. you can stay on a single OTA if you desire or you can follow the advice of the experienced posts that suggest otherwise.