That way we would never allow our housing and banking system to teeter on the precipice of complete failure, because, well, they are licensed and professional and the govt is looking out for the consumer, right? 

Zillow's agent star rating system is an attept into that direction, but is founded on the fact that agents pay for Zillow engagement and so the behind the scene dynamics lead to results, that are not in the best interest of consumers.

Make sure to get contractors out if there's any hesitation about a given building systems' integrity. 

I bought the home as is but a new septic system was installed in 2019, I have the county record on it.   

And while the Fed is trying to suck money out of the system, progress is slow, and when money supply grows faster than GDP the value of the currency has to adjust.  

I just found out that LA will be changing its system to something similar to what Florida does.

I’ll vote for you!

The system protects the criminals more than the law abiding business operators.I agree with others though, turn it over to a local competent collection service. 

If one system malfunctions, you'll be out of the water.

Most will tell you STRs are a lot of work and I won't disagree with that if you don't know what you are doing.I will say though, we have been able to put together some rock-solid systems and processes to streamline that to minimize the work and maximize the returns.My business partner and I are actually writing a chapter in a new book that is coming out this year about unique stays.