Yes, STRs take way more work and is definitely more of a side-gig than a "passive" investment, but with systems in place and a great cleaning staff, most of it is automated and cruises on down the road with limited interaction.One thing that we "knew" but didn't prepare for is just having more reserves - which everyone probably could admit that they "should" have more. 

Heck, just go on a cruise and watch for similar sales 101 techniques used to up sell shore excursions, on-ship "exclusives," or on-shore VIP jewelry retailers (aka retailers the cruise line gets a kickback on).

Cruise prices are sky high too.

I would be worrying and cruising by the house too much lol I have outside cameras so I just keep in touch that way and have really great handymen and cleaners on standby.Hope this helps!

But if you find a market where other hosts are just cruising along with a subpar property and you know you can execute at the top 25%, I would not hesitate to open an STR. 

Besides cruising the web at night how else do you spend you time outside of work?

Then again, I was also cruising slowly down the street so I probably looked sketchy to them. 

Second, I told the policeman that was cruising buy, and he told me good luck. 

I stumbled across this forum did some cruising around and really like what i see.

I've been cruising around BP now for some time, and I'm excited to finally introduce myself to the community.