I’m struggling to understand why all of this is necessary just to use their property management software.

I actually just switched my properties to TurboTenant and am looking forward to this feature.

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I guess she's trying to keep her gas bill at the minimum.

The issues can be local so look for someone in your area who is posting and try to contact.   

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)

Do you have a direct booking website?

Quote from @Milena Garcia: this sale I hope is all done after 2 months..

Hello Doug, I am not a real estate attorney nor is this legal advice.Unless someone's state has specific laws banning contract assignments you should be fine doing the following.  

But this has been my first year as a Host and still learning.Haven't tried any pricing apps.