You bring up a valid concern with Airbnb's focus on Experiences potentially pulling attention away from improving the core hosting experience.

Again, just seeking thoughts and ways it could be improved before we hit market.Thanks,Nolan.

Over time, as rents rise and your margins improve, a good PM is worth their weight in gold. 

If you’re willing to take on a property that needs some work, you can customize the improvements to suit your rental strategy.

(I used to do these inspections)I was just discussing this as I make some improvements to one of my properties. 

I then proceeded to dump a ton of money into capital improvements in order to make it a competitive STR (details below). 

Will they find the property send you a contact and then a thank you card or will they provide resources for tenant improvements, get tenants, stabilize the units, plan for the exit etc...

Once the infrastructure improves where people can live near where they work and commute times are under 30 minutes there could be a return to the office.

If you do find a deal and maybe it doesn’t cash flow for the first year or 2 but you can make improvements, raise rents on under market leases, manage property effectively and cover your expenses at least you will have started and can look for better cashflow over time.

That said, the rental income may not be great without improvements or rent increases.