Mid-term rentals could be a sweet spot between short and long term depending on where you are and what your market looks like.

In the meantime, we purchased a home with the intention of converting it into a short-term rental (STR) once we leave.

In short, excellent experience and no issues with them.

In addition, the attorney informed me that short-term rentals (STR) are illegal in my county, so that will not be an exit strategy for me.

.: Quote from @Savan Adeshra: In some states double closing can be a work around because your are actually buying the property, even if it's for a short amount of time.

However, I am seeking recommendations for the most effective tools and software for remotely managing my Airbnb properties, as I will not have a local short-term rental manager.Specifically, I am looking for software that can assist with property listing, pricing optimization, channel management, guest communication, and any other relevant aspects of property management.

The property will be used as short term rental, I know this is what makes it tricky.Thank you!

For curiosity I asked Co-Pilot about it and got this response:The language in your CC&Rs stating that “no business or bed and breakfast is allowed” can indeed impact the interpretation of short-term rentals, but it may not be as straightforward as it seems.Definition of Business: Courts have often ruled that short-term rentals (like those listed on platforms such as Airbnb) do not necessarily qualify as a “business” in the traditional sense.

I’d prefer to avoid double-paying for insurance if possible.Additional Note: This property will be used as a short-term rental, which adds to the complexity.Any advice on how to structure the insurance to cover all bases without redundant costs would be greatly appreciated!

Unless you're direct to a seller, you'll often find yourself with a short pencil.