But I'm curious to know more about the day-to-day realities of being a co-host.

Then, I’d just take a firm stance that repair/maintenance issues with the UNIT will be dealt with quickly and efficiently but that you’re not going to deal with high end requests.

I ran this past people smarter than me (we are 7 partner 63 person CPA firm, so plenty of people smarter than me).

I'd like to get a reference (or two) for law firms that provide advice that will include an insurance claim for a fire which started in a neighboring tenant's trash bin they leaned against my 4-plex. 

It 100% depends on your goals.not to be facetious, but if you are asking because to watched a YouTube video, the answer is I would not get into STRsif the purpose is you have long term goals of investing in real estate, you enjoy hosting, and you want a place near your daughters college for when you visit, the answer might be that it’s great.it’s a mature market now.

Another might walk in and see how color changes, sidewalk appeal or a host of other minor changes make a property attractive. 

Knowing what I don't know I hired a reputable civil engineering firm to handle my site plan.

But for those that just host for a hobby or personal vacation home and not a business, would be out of place in such a setting! 

For cleaners, also check vacation rental hosts Facebook groups.

I dont go telling any host when i stay at a place that I am a host.