The more 5 star reviews you get the more return visitors you can direct to the direct booking site for a start.

Nice to see another fellow SoCal investor here.First off, don't mix your investment strategy or decisions on markets that you visit or vacation.

For example, numerous times this year, I was able to outbid other investors in the area (when I say "investors," I mean other entities related closely to my own business like that of "Home Visitors Franchisors).What was my secret in outbidding all of these real estate investors?

Did you live overseas on a visitor's visa?

Make sure to fill in that company profile with more details about who you guys are and what you do, so visitors there have a better idea.

If someone in your home smokes or you have frequent visitors who smoke indoors, you will need to replace your filter more than every three months.

If you havent already visit or site and sign up.

Calibrate the color right, and you'll have a house exterior that welcomes visitors when they roll up to your home.The right color scheme will give you joy every time you return home for years to come.Goodluck!

Send them a copy of the paid bills showing removal of obstruction (ask plumber to specify problem on bill if not already spelled out), then include a copy of the page of the lease that shows they are responsible for all damages caused by them, their children, visitors and guests, and let them know reimbursement is expected in full along with the next rent payment due.  

Yes, indeed this is happening and I agree with Account Closed inferred is that they really are are just "visitors" and we have no real relationship with them as the OTA's would like us to believe.