As best as I can tell on both sites, the algorithm looks something like this:Cheapest price>least restrictions (cancellation, # of days minimum, etc)>Premier/Super host>Review Scores>Most discounts (weekly, last minute, etc)>Regular revisions

Anyway back to regularly scheduled program !!   

It's a nice feeling not to have to wake up to go to a "regular" job!

Great information from regular, experienced contributors whose opinions I value.

If you have a lender you trust and work with regularly, it wouldnt hurt to have a conversation about it with them.

Real estate is too much work to not be getting absolutely killer deals (and there's not that many available right now).rental vs adu , rental always wins because gross PPSF-appraisal/rent of ADU is less than PPSF-for-rent for regular rent.and with the available of homes already has converted room (and ADU) makes building adu is a moot point.i would just even buy SF with 6-7 rooms 

During the renovation phase, adhere strictly to the scope of work and budget, conducting regular walkthroughs to monitor progress and ensure quality.As the project nears completion, prepare for sale by staging the property to highlight its best features and create buyer appeal.

I'm in a small town with nobody to really network with on a regular basis.

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.

It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed.