Check your local/state law.

I’d love to check that out.

VRBO does not seem to do the same guest verification or background checks as Airbnb and you have to opt in to Damage Protection (insurance or deposit) which I've read can detract people from booking.

We use Chase, and they have checked that our LLCs are registered and current on filings.

She spent countless hours on the phone—with me, the city, contractors, and other key players—to help find the best path forward when she didn't have to.What I Learned:Insurance is your safety net: Always double-check that you have the correct policy for your project type. 

We could have saved some money starting to clean up the property if we had only checked in with the neighbors first.

Second question is, if we don't live in the city we will invest in, we understand we will have to be traveling often, but who could be a good person to check in on the construction so we don't have to go every week?

Stuart,  I really appreciate you taking the time to spell all of this out for me, this was super helpful.  

The only times I've heard of a host prevailing with the CC company has been when they require a guest to sign their own rental agreement, where everything is spelled out. 

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