It's just not a subclass I want to be involved in, but perhaps you can make it work for you! 

Hello Kenyatta, I'm also new to New Orleans and actively getting involved in REI.

BBB has them at a D-  rating because previous similar bad outcome 3- If you are really in the same boat as us, you need to start a class action lawsuit that involves all the investors in that project and/or sent a complaint to the attorney general in Florida that involves all of us get him to liquidate his assets, pay us back and get him behind bars.

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.

I've heard that about the algorithm and changing your listings but didn't know about getting so closely involved with Airbnb + VRBO.

To have a successful STR I HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode of a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-market/id161508...Once you listen to this, and any highly involved STR operator will agree, you will find a lot of the fundamentals are lacking in Kissimmee or you have to have deep pockets to hit those.I won't spoil the episode, but if you listen to it (and anyone out there that does) feel free to DM me afterward and I'd be happy to talk details tailored to your situation on if you're on the right path or maybe I can help.

The value added should be significantly greater than the cost of the effort to compensate for the effort involved and the risk. 

I've seen buyers leave $500k on the table and tell their friends they got a good deal by not having an agent involved. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

It’s also important to consider if the work involved aligns with your lifestyle and goals.