With all respect to AirDNA and the amazing data they provide for STR owners, their pricing tool is not on par with most tools available there. 

(With invested capital, this matters, plenty of people are worth "taking a shot on" in other capacities, just not with respect to managing my money).2) "Is this investment where I'm giving you money the top priority in your professional life?" 

I respectfully disagree with your assessment of buyer's agent commissions and their implications.

I have been in a 6.8 and 6.9 earthquake in WA and CA respectively.

And they sell lots of them.My issue with them is that from a quick look it looks like they're selling everything at a 20-30% premium (which I understand and respect).

.- Send emails and texts to all tenants in the building reminding them of "quiet enjoyment" and respectful behavior to their neighbors.- Avoid being the mediator, judge, and jury

Some of my personal friends are on the list, and I highly respect them as my peers.

I'm specifically referring to PadSplit, a rent-by-the-room company/platform that operates in those respective areas.

Respect! 

I have nothing but respect for landlords.