You aren't supposed to cut directly on it and I don't know if people refrain. 

I have a STR house in a resort town, but the city’s new stricter policies have really cut into my revenue.

Enough folks have held on for the last two years in anticipation of rates being cut in half.

Out here on the west coast the few wholesalers are tying in with real estate companies or licensed like the new western model..

Learning how to get direct to seller houses and great deals (cutting out middle men) is the #1 skill. 

Like maybe cut a deal with the city for affordable housing if they own any lots and want to get rid of them.   

I had to spend time cutting some of the metal strike plate so it wouldn't touch it at all. 

We have a lot of money tied up in the unit and would like to find a rental unit the we would consider living in at some point with a house hack option/ADU and or a home that has a better long term appreciation potential. 

In that situation, would you just try to find someone trustworthy enough to give you a referral fee say, instead of a formal contract assignment and have them just write up the offer so you aren't tied to it?

Ideally, I want more booking through Furnished Finder (to cut down on AirBnb fees), as well as direct from insurance providers, relocation specialists, etc.