I will check the link to the glamping website.

Basically his premise is nothing makes money like money and that's what creates wealth inequality.I recommend this Econtalk podcast interview with him, the economist host does not back away from challenging him.http://www.econtalk.org/thomas-piketty-on-inequality-and-capital-in-the-21st-century/

Welcome Gerardo, I host a meetup in the Mesa/Gilbert area.

I checked the website AirDna and most homes that rent well offer a pool as an amenity.  

So far, the only thing I've heard about is a local meetup that occurs monthly in Bay Shore hosted by @Kevin Myhre. https://www.instagram.com/libiggerpockets/Hoping to hear about an upcoming meeting soon.

Either they get approved through the website, or they have to pay the fees. 

I assumed neither he or his dad were experienced STR hosts and said they wanted passive income. 

I ask because a lot of new investors are getting lured into the thought of them because you get paid by the government this alleged "guaranteed rent", but that's not really how it all works.The Section 8 website for your area or the larger one should have metrics per square foot for the area.

Quote from @Pat Arneson:Usually, the city website has all the utility companies for the city that you should be contacting.

Quote from @Megan Jones: I would say it would take most people a week to even learn the portal and how to run our website, unfortunately.