I should be getting a slip in the upcoming weeks and would like to offer it to guests as a selling point or up-charge to the property but I wanted to ask has anyone had experience with a similar situation?

Here are a few popular options for inventory management in the STR industry:Smartbnb: Smartbnb offers tools for automating messages to guests, but also includes inventory tracking features.

For investors looking for quick access via a day trip from California's Bay Area or Sacramento, check out Brookings or Gold Beach at the southern end of the State.

I listened to Gene as a guest on several other podcasts and also listened to his podcast series (seems to have stopped doing for now.)

Here's a very simple break down that you can do more research on if you choose....Short-term rental insurance...This coverage is "STR homeowners" policy that would cover any damage to the property from a storm, fire, guest, and even liability if a guest gets hurt.

It has gone very well so far.We are set to welcome our next guest in two days.

I'm wanting to offer my guests a discount for extending their stay, or coming in a day earlier, to help cover one night gaps in my calendar.

If you're purchasing in Newark or similiar areas, you should check the apartment status with the city to ensure the unit is not rent controlled. 

The main tenant called me to demand that I remove the unwanted guest because he would not leave.

You get guests that are exceptionally messy.