The market is a bit trickier because you need to be a good host to the residents while being a good vendor to the paying client.

I thought the regular "free" Stessa account was ok.

Being new to this process, it seems a regular referral form won't work.

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.

That strategy is not going to work at all. 99 percent of agents don't even know or understand seller financing and will just think it's a scam (which it is most times these calls come in since the caller has no money and therefore is irrelevant to a regular homeowner).

I’m also happy to connect as a fellow Cleveland Airbnb host.

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

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.

Emphasize privacy, entertaining opportunities, and flexibility for hosting large family gatherings.

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.