I host in the Tampa Florida area and use both AirBNB and VRBO. 

I have no problem paying them to host my rental advertisements...but I don't think I would link them to my bank account.

Many prefer white because it looks upscale and like a nice hotel, but lots of hosts have been moving to light gray to help with the staining and spots that can occur.

He hosts a conference every year for real estate investors and has a youtube channel and I think has even written some books.

I have a local property manager that is co-host on the AirBnb listing that will continue to manage the property.

There are some markets/small town in California still cash flow with short term rentals essentially if you can self manage and/or can do an owner occupied hosted rental.3) Stay put & sell the condo in the future to get a duplex that you can do a live in flip and house hacking one unit. 

I am an active real-estate investor and Airbnb host who is looking to branch out and help other hosts in my area.

They become the tenant and we are the host.

Hey Staton,I use Guesty for Hosts and can't say I've had as many problems. 

If there was a spill in your rental you could just spend the weekend in a casino and take a few squares home with you!