I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

Plus if they book through somewhere like Airbnb or VRBO they we have the insurance to protect stuff that way.

I have a call this week to explore this option for hosts and see how PMSs can make this transition easier.I am in the process of creating a direct booking site and wanted to make sure I was using the best PMS system for me.

A book that helped me tremendously was Boundaries by Henry Cloud.I've also used the Opal app which is great for maintaining focus during the day.That said, if you want to work with investors, I agree with @Bruce Lynn. 

I just booked the conference dates, so that would be a 3 night stay.

If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend you pick up the book 30 Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre and Sarah D.

While there is always a chance they are not disclosing things, i.e. doing the maintenance work themselves and not booking it, the more likely scenario, at least in my case, is nothing needed repaired that year at that property. 

I find that I learn best through media—books, specifically.

So go find that local person who teaches cheap classes, or provides a 1hr overview at a local REIA.Read the book the 16% solution for a general overview of concepts and ideas.

So I don't know if people are living in those homes and will take advantage of a random booking or if people are actually paying those rates.