Correct, it’s a long process with no guarantee of success.

Single night stays in a crowed city are a guarantee for a party.

Some want upside, while others want a guaranteed return with less risk.

Simply making more calls doesn't guarantee money. 

If you operate as a separate business entity - S-corp, C-corp or a partnership - you may be required to have formal compensation for yourself: either a W-2 salary or so-called guaranteed payments.

I can guarantee that over 50% of experienced hosts wouldn't survived if they started in the current market.

You can structure your home with an LLC, or even invest with multiple people.Peace of Mind: 1-Yr Rent Guarantee: We guarantee rent for the first year, so no matter what you will receive your rental payments uninterrupted and you’ll be making money from day one.

There are section 8 opportunities if you are interested in part of the rent being guaranteed by the government.

Most of the tenants are military so rent is guaranteed with their base housing allowance. 

You may make 8-10%, but you may also lose $$.... its not guaranteed.