Here's the thing about ALE and similar agencies: they can be a goldmine, but you need to adjust your approach to meet their demand sweet spot.

I had declared them trespassed verbally on the spot, loudly, proclaiming they were no longer allowed on the property, that I was the owner and this property was mine and I would not be pushed around or intimidated. 

with millions of hosts, if you are in a bigger market, there is only a few spots that can be on the first page. 99.99% of hosts will not be on the first page. so making sure you have the most exposure to the most possible guests is the aim. just like a company making a tv commercial to be exposed to the largest audience possible.sorry, i dont think your post is controversial, its just wrong. 

I think you're in a great spot and are asking the right questions.

Finding the right realtor/wholesaler can be a huge advantage, especially someone who knows the local market trends and can spot areas with hidden potential.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Actually, I spotted your comment as an after thought, insignificant to me.

Location, view, water, trees, electric, water.Will clear building spots and plant 100 fruit trees and 800 hardwood seedlings.  

Your operations are always spot on.

That’s what I’m talking about.. having people on the ground who know their turf and can spot trouble before it smacks you in the face.From what I’ve heard, outfits like Northwest Preferred Property Management or Umbrella Properties in Eugene aren’t just running the numbers.. they’ve seen the weird mid-season repairs and the tenant personalities you’ll never read about in a textbook.