I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.  

We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets.

I would highly recommend talking to Jeff Weller at Coast 2 Coast and Fernando Corona both are also PadSplit hosts but we're some of the first expert lenders .

We host a free real estate meetup the first saturday of every month if you are interested in coming and meet some awesome real estate investors who are looking to do their first deal to savy seasoned investors.

Or I could suck it up and create a brand new website on WordPress for $1000 and then not have to pay more than $10 a month for the web hosting. 

I am not alone in hosts finding that Vrbo bookings have dropped off a cliff. 

Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

Perhaps it could be a result of the post-COVID market adjustments.More STRs on the MarketInitially, I didn’t feel the competition because my Airbnb is a studio, but since I’ve started working with other Airbnb hosts, I’ve noticed there’s definitely more competition than I thought.

The competition is fierce, so simply rearranging photos, swapping some in and out tells the algorithm that you're an "active" host and you'll be more visible on the platforms. 

Hi Ryan --- I am a co-host in Dallas, TX and use MTR strategy to maximize revenue for me and other investors.