Over the last  few years most the scammer inquiries have come via VRBO.

You'll have an advantage as when you're buying a single family home, you could look for ways to maximize your value by purchasing a house that has a finished basement.More often than not, my clients that have been in your shoes have ended up living in the basement while renting out the rest of house as a full home.Not saying this is what will work for you, but just my $0.02 on what to look for... give me a shout via DM or text me at the number in my signature.

- How does yours compare for fit, finish & amenities via either online interior pics or you personally visiting- What can you copy from these other properties' ads to improve yours?

They tend to target apartments in walking distance of their single family home via flyers and craigslist.

The market for buyers on QCD is going to be smaller so you are limiting your market with a QCD but we buy/sell homes all the time via QCD just need to find the right parties.  

Solid post and would agree with everything - but the last one - "Local or National Expert" - I do think there is still value here but I would say this is the one area that is being I'd argue reduced in importance via technology and ability to reach people digitally and remotely - but like you said, its really more important for people trying to scale - where if its your first or second, local probably makes a lot of sense

It's entirely possible to manage you cleaners via text or whatsapp, only list on airbnb or list on just a couple channels and manually make sure you don't have double bookings, manage your pricing manually, etc.

BRRRR and hold for cash flow SFR or Multi-Family homes via conventional financing (multi decade time horizon)2.

Are they sending rent via ACH?

Support is not the best on Guesty, they have zero phone support, everything is via email.