The current way is hire cheap foreig VAs to manually do it which involves finding, hiring, training, monitoring, managing, paying, keeping teams of people which is time consuming, expensive compared to automation and to some extent stressful.

But for the second one being able to visit will make things easier especially during contracting time. my first airbnb, I wasn't around and construction took a while which left me with the feeling that I should be monitoring and visiting the location more frequently. additionally, my main goal is covering my w2 taxes via the short term rental loophole.

I've been monitoring auctioned foreclosure homes in Las Vegas and haven't really found any deals that are worth it.

Hotels often also have a policy against renting to locals, for several reasons including the prevention of drug trafficking, human trafficking, domestic violence, and prostitution.Your idea of video monitoring is also an excellent one.

We will monitor the trend closely to see if it is a data glitch.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent had a significant decrease MoM, in line with our expectations.Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian time to rent decreased significantly in January, in line with our expectations.Rentals - Months of SupplyAbout 1.3 months of supply for our target rental property profile.

I think for most newer investors this rehab would run them closer to 45k and with a lot of mistakes on the way - which is expected.I even made a couple of mistakes here. 1 of them being not monitoring the doorbell.

We also have installed SimpliSafe (and signs about ongoing monitoring outside of the property).As someone else mentioned, it is best to have a plan not to go long stretches without checking in person.

Next StepsContact 311 or the Chicago Department of Water Management to request a meter recheck or usage audit.If the new bills seem drastically off, request a review for billing errors or adjustments.Consider installing low-flow fixtures or monitoring usage with a smart meter device to ensure there’s no hidden waste.It’s frustrating, but you’re not alone in this!

Are you available to monitor the property during vacancy?

Use tools like:Airbnb Analytics: Monitor impressions, clicks, and overall CTR.IntelliHost: Analyze your listing for category placement and CTR improvements.RankBreeze: Track your listing's performance and ranking changes.You can also A/B test your photos by rotating lead images or running Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) or Google Ads to measure which photo drives the most engagement.The Airbnb algorithm is continuously evolving and every host should pay attention as new features are rolled out.