For the NOLA duplex I have not yet fired her, I’m worried about the unknown but her lack of communication is forcing me into that action.

I think the problem stems from your lack of decisiveness, and I'm not saying that as an insult.I'm with Theresa.

Currently looking on Zillow and Redfin, but no lack-good opportunities.

We had delays from his lack of knowledge about the process and a city that was bureaucratically slow. 

You lack the proper perspective.

In most of Raleigh city limits specifically, the lack of room to build new construction developments has stirred the folks in zoning.

This entire conversation in my opinion comes into play for a group or entity that may have 50-100 STR's where the branding will matter more but to be honest from what we have seen when they get that large they usually have lack luster service and subpar reviews- in the end someone that is 1031'ing mostly cares about that cash flow at that level and that's why and mostly only why they care about buying a brand. 1-15 units and a brand is nice but in my opinion wont break a deal- we are trying to do it but in the end its more for our guests to have a simple streamlined way to book with us.

From what I’ve seen, that maturity and experience is sadly lacking in the “community”.

If they don't answer my questions, I know they have not read the ad and are just clicking and "tire kicking" or they lack the intellectual focus for me to have any business relationship with them.

Occasionally I catch some cleanliness issued that I am not satisfied with which I believe is due to variability in attention to detail between people on their crew, or lack of training and familiarity with my property.I've seen mentions of the value of post cleaning pictures from hosts on other forums.