A San Diego host I know switched their lead photo between their pool and a cozy firepit setup depending on the time of year - it kept the listing fresh and boosted engagement year-round.Capture Functional LuxuryGuests love spaces that solve problems while feeling high-end.

The training as compared to other "guru" programs is not much.

You might be shocked by the amount of toilet paper some people use for their "functions" and some of the fancier stuff does not disintegrate as easily.Personally, I cannot remember a single place I've ever stayed in my life - STR, hotel, whatever - that I can remember liking or disliking the toilet paper.

The Housing Choice Voucher program here is run by CMHA (Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority).

SECOND - In the same vein, newbies ask which programs they can use to manage their listing.

Originally posted by @Joe Au:Every tool has it's function.

There are different programs for 1-4 units, 5-8 units, and so on.

Returns is a function of risk, effort and barrier to entry.

In our case we tripled our deal flow when we started a program of direct email to mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, and real estate investors who could bring us either mortgage notes for sale or new loan opportunities for loans not qualifying for commercial financing.  

There are many who preach this program but the reality is if you run the actual numbers I would argue that is NOT the case.