This was a brilliant idea, I didnt get to try it, but certainly will in the future. 

effort will have to be made accordingly. 

It does take 1-2 weeks to accomplish, so does require some effort and monitoring on your part, but sounds like you are a diligent self-money manager, so should be easy for you to accomplish. 

Our goal is to snowball our efforts and scale quickly over the next few years.I’ve read a few books on real estate investing, and I’ve heard great things about BiggerPockets as a resource and community for learning and networking.

The secret is tenant selection, and finding good tenants in the program. 

Older properties can be picked up for < 50% of ARV and go up in value in rapid ways with urban renewal efforts … I’ve seen this happen time and time again and so it’s worth saying, diversification is ideal.

What marketing efforts are they going to do outside of just posting in the MLS.

What is the end product of your effort and where is it located, how long will it take to sell?

And when the company you're suing has shut down and apparently has no money, is it even worth the effort?

Setting up direct bookings is a great way to save on fees, but you’re right—it requires extra effort to ensure everything runs smoothly.For vetting guests, start by asking a few questions when they inquire, like the purpose of their stay, how many people will be there, and if they’ve stayed in short-term rentals before.