We added some instant value to this one, changing fixtures, adding accent walls, and altering kitchen cabinets.

Also Airbnb does prioritize things like looser cancellation policies, instant book, in line with market cleaning fees, etc.

Do a better job and get more bookings.Don't overpromise and under deliver.

If their process is just, ‘here’s the house, now it’s your problem,’ then they’re clearly not delivering what they advertise.

People watch youtube or HGTV every day and instantly declare themselves an investor.

This issue alone kills many HUD dealsYour agent must fill out the request form and deliver it to the FSM with the required $$$ to de-winterize. 

Connections, luck... contractor at the time was problematic and not delivering which gave me the opportunity to out perform.

My biggest tip is to save way more that you make and then buy a 2-4 unit building and use a 203k or homestyle renovation loan to do some rehab and add some instant equity.Also, Network as much as possible and get comfortable approach any one and asking lots of questions. 

The only payment that gets delayed if the property isn't delivered on time is the last payment due on delivery, unless stated otherwise in your contract.

I made a similiar mistake in business, paying $1.1M upfront for promises and had no way to cut losses when those promises were not delivered on.