We are in the process of upgrading our fences to 7' iron with spikes, as chainlink is child's play to cut and enter.

I don’t know what’s up with the spike in “should I quit going to college” posts.

This device monitors usage, so it would (should) recognize the large spike in consumption that a main break would create. 

When faced with a situtation such as Alex's and banks that have dug their heels in on the flipping wouldn't the most expeditious course of action then be to go right to the A-C and get a fee from C.

You're going to run into this in most of the major STR markets because within the last 2 years we have seen a massive spike in available inventory.In order to compete with the competition now, hosts/owners/operators need to step up their game and be willing to invest in good quality furniture, memory foam mattresses, high quality linens, professional seasonal photography, etc.In the high desert, most visitors are looking for peace, quiet, privacy, and amazing scenery so this means stay away from purchasing homes in residential neighborhoods with neighbors on all sides.

That will allow you the most room for appreciation in the short 2 or 3 years and not have a ton of fees biting at your heels. 

Earlier in June this was probably low sixes to around 7% but unfortunately last week we were hit with another massive spike.

Sometimes, I can see that the customer just makes a plain negative review with no specifics, and I usually take those with a grain of salt.And, sometimes, the business owner digs his heels in and makes a poor situation worse, based on their comments.

Electric can also spike in the summer with A/C.

We can certainly see a seasonal spike/dip every cycle, but the overall trend is likely more important here.I also see a mention of smoothing techniques used in the footnotes.