After that, tiny is fine for a vacation rental, there are plenty of couples who travel who would like the privacy and convenience of a VR vs a hotel. 

My VR's In G-Burg and the Emerald Coast have bounced back strongly, we really just had a dip in March and April (and some of May in FL due to the STR ban we had).

I'm not a CPA, but you can most certainly stay at you're VR and keep it classified as an investment rather than a second home.  

Jumping right in currently buy 2 VR wish me luck

I have seen that even with optimized VR websites the OTAs will still rank higher, but it is good to be in the ballgame with them there. 

We stayed in a VR where they gave us a code to punch in to unlock the door, and that was very convenient.  

LOL  Ping pong... a couple of the guys in my office have a bit of a rivalry going on:when I had my real estate brokerages the agents were more interested in sneaking porn.. my system was forever infected LOL 

I am a local Clarksville real estate investor and also have a V/R in the Gatlinburg area.

I can't say I've ever read any posts from VR owners in Los Angeles, but you might try doing a search.

They get you pumped on fear-porn to then drive to buy assorted junk not needed, will not use, but it itches that fear-porn scratch.