I just watched an advertisement online for an upcoming free webinar.

Was also looking for countertops; the stores near MSI appear to also deal MSI so it's probably just best to go to MSI . . . that is, if they'll give access to corporate pricing. 

They can give you access to off-market properties such as foreclosures and bank-owned properties.

The resources and people you have access to is amazing.

It's an unwelcome encroachment caused by a neighbors' lack of maintenance or poor tree placement, but I'm the one that has to hire someone (at massive cost and difficult access) to cut deadly branches that are 100' up? 

Without the address and access code I don't have to worry about that. 

Are there less expensive ways to get access that are still effective? 

You are making a lot of assumptions on accessibility and ease of install.

Learn which version is right for you in this detailed QuickBooks Online plans comparison guide:- QuickBooks Online Simple Start: Have employees and issue invoices regularly- QuickBooks Online Essentials: Assign hours worked to customers, track bills due, and provide access for up to three users- QuickBooks Online Plus: Best for retailers, wholesalers, contractors, and other small businesses requiring property cost, inventory tracking, budgeting, and access for up to five users- QuickBooks Online Advanced: Best for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) seeking fixed asset accounting, advanced reporting, custom user permissions, a dedicated support manager, and access for up to 25 users You can use it as a property management software to track lease dates, record maintenance request and moreNothing is confusing to use if you learn it.

Most of what they are asking is consistent with what I already do (I may have to change some of my timing) but boy, it makes me wonder what other hosts are doing out there that they have to make this a policy.Answering critical questionsYou must answer critical questions from guests in accordance with the timeline below:5+ days pre-stay: answer within 24 hours2 - 4 days pre-stay: answer within 12 hoursOn the guest’s check-in day and during their stay: answer within 1 hour (for messages received between 8 am and 9 pm in the property’s time zone).Access or Check-in instructionsYou must inform guests how to check in or access your property at least 72 hours before their scheduled check-in time.