@Candice Coates I actually co-host since I still live in CA for now

Dalton,A multi LTR strategy sounds like a great play for 2025.i would suggest attending any and all REI meet ups in your area that you can find; my brokerage hosts a bunch of them up in the north east and it's been huge for our growth.i would also suggest finding an investor focused agent.

It's much more fully integrated, which works well for guests and hosts. 

Fellow STR host.

OTA business doesn't exist without the hosts and screwing hosts will be the last thing they would do.

I've read mixed reviews on host experiences with VRBO and Booking.com, so I've been hesistant to list there.Currently, using PriceLabs and tweaking/ analyzing pricing a few times a week.Honestly, my photos are not the greatest yet, but it is a high priority for me to get professional photos soon.

I also also co-host a weekly Zoom Q&A on MTRs called MTR Office Hours in a Skool Community.This is why I tag you into questions like this.

Too bad other hosts don't consider the new expectations we're receiving not only from guests but also OTA sites.

I’ve heard from Forbes that local lenders in Omaha tend ot waive fees if you bundle accounts.By the way, has anyone here used HELOC funds for mid-term rentals?

But I will say from the feedback we've been getting from hosts in the Smokies, make sure you run your numbers good and know how to stand out in a heavily saturated market.