I have a MTR near Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, and I found it was a bit tougher than I expected to secure tenants.

You can request to be the sole seller, ensuring no one else shows the property.Risks: Limited Transparency: Less public scrutiny and detailed information.

Was is secured by the property? 

Like the others said, I don't see how VRBO would even know you had a direct booking, or what would make them think they're privy to commission on a booking they didn't secure.

Heard the owner was interested in selling so I proactively reached out and secured the sale How did you finance this deal?

But IF the property in question is in compliance with all code, and provides a safe and secure environment, all problems are timely addressed and corrected, and the property is maintained on a professional level, then the investor who has a large capital investment in the property should be entitled to enforce any contracts providing him with the agreed to cash flow. 

While the maximum rate is a 2% charge, the JVCA board can only levy 1%, with the second 1% being implemented by a public vote."

This is all public data, except for the rentometer estimated rents (which you should expect to mark up for being fully-furnished). 

If you want another layer of protection get an umbrella policy.You don't want to trigger the due on sale clause for a likely low interest mortgage.Also if you aren't operating your LLC 100% you likely only have a false sense of security. 

It's not a public company.