I think for the average 1 rental owner, it's simply too much fuss, and the opportunity cost of that time and energy is either relaxing, or doing other things to maximize bookings like interior design.I think the industry in general suffers from bombarding new hosts with 10,000 things to do in month 1 (OTA, direct booking sites, linking calendars, specific smart locks, etc.) when in reality most owners should probably list on the most relevant platform for their area in year 1, develop a rhythm and learn a few basics, and then start looking into improvements from there.Certainly with multiple properties it starts to become a more compelling argument.  

Take $500K and put it in T-bills and relax.

First-time buyers find FHA loans ideal since they usually have more relaxed qualifying requirements and need a smaller down payment (as little as 3.5%).

They should be punished, not rewarded.....You're asking for advice, so here's mine - 1) fire these clowns, 2) get the project bid out yourself, 3) have the repairs done, 4) hire a new PM to manage your new property, 5) go relax and let the money roll in.....

It's a relaxed environment, and the main goal is the get to know people in the area. 

There are some that have a very relaxed management board who may allow unlimited subletting. 

Be EMOTIONAL here and connect with your prospective guest’s inner desire for escape, thrill, relaxation, fun, connecting with family, etc…Make sure each picture has captions written out. 

Sit back and relax and enjoy everything SoFla has to offer while we go to work for you earning the highest returns on each and every investment.Well-qualified cash partners can expect capital returns in an average of six months or less.Cindi Dixon, CEO, Founder

But unless you have some local muscle who can show up and deal with the cops, OP needs to hire an eviction attorney ON MONDAY tell them what's happened and pay what you have to in order to have the eviction completed and the LOCKS CHANGED.

While his friends play all day, the squirrel works hard all spring, summer, and fall to store up enough acorns to last through the winter.When winter comes, the squirrel can relax and enjoy the acorns he’s worked so hard to store up, while his friends, who didn’t think ahead, go hungry.This is essentially the model of retirement we’ve all been taught.