I would ask a PM in the local area who pays the taxes, sometimes the OTA's charge it to the guests but some places require the host to pay it.

VRBO leaves payment to the host with API connection but Airbnb does not (or maybe you have a choice).  

Painfully clunky and outdated interface for both guests and especially hosts.

But this can be off set because STRs can earn a lot more than LTRs.A host is very important to the experience of STR and responsiveness is critical.

There's going to be a learning curve but as you progress down the host road you'll learn what's needed to minimize your time needed on site.

Compare that to Providence, with 5500 hotel rooms, 1700 of which are within walking distance of their arena.This has a direct impact on the City not being eligible to host NCAA and major conference sporting events.The data in this article is mind-boggling.

Depending on what side of the city you are on, we host one in Independence, which is tomorrow at 6pm (Tavern of Independence).

If you DM me I can send you links to free monthly webinars we host on RE development.

Yes, I'd be interested if you host another. 2x short term rentals - Texas and Florida. 

As others have already said, you definitely can remain the host and make another party the co-host, but then allow them to do all the guest communication, pricing, booking, etc.The only tax implication I would say is that I'm sure you will be paying the co-host something.