@James LauerThis is why all STR hosts need to ban together, the sooner we unite, the faster we can respond to these laws and fight appropriately.

My next step after posting this is to reach out to a few similar hosts for the style of property I am looking to invest in and see how well they do on a personal level.

Some hosts don't require a background check and lease agreement for 30+ bookings from Airbnb.

Hey Derk, I'm a local agent/flipper in the Tracy Area and I host a few Meetups throughout the Bay Area and the Central Valley.

I'd recommend joining CTREIA or come to one of the events hosted by @Stephanie Cabral, @Brandon Rush, @Devin Peterson, @Ryan Luby. 

I'm finally looking to get out of analysis paralysis and pull the trigger on my REI journey and i want to start out as a co-host on AirBNB to learn the ropes from someone more experienced, learn enough to where I feel comfortable to host my own and earn a few dollars in the process.The only issue I have is that I have no experience as a co-host and per AirBNB's standard, i currently do not qualify as a Co-Host.

A few years back, I was asked by Airbnb to take part in a worldwide hosting study and, as a result, they shared the conclusions with me.

It's rather informal as of now, but I forsee it picking up more steam this year.Peers consist of 0~50+ unit property owners ranging from SFH's, 12-Plex Multifamily, Mixed-Use commercial, and so on.I intend to host our next meeting in Garrison as It's between Minot and Bismark, and we have the perfect building for a meetup!

Or they simply get tired of being on call with guests, 24/7 (yes, there are co-hosts and VA's, but that is another person to manage).We just took on a home that was previously owner-managed - it had tons of deferred maintenance and the calendar was 50% empty.

I'm actually hosting my Meetup this month (5/23) at the house if you are in the area and want to stop by to meet some local investors let me know.