I think novice operators are trying go too heavy on amenities to compete with the big boys/girls/people and they can't do it as well because they don't have the operational experience.Consistency is the key for new operators and that goes for quarterly photo updates, dynamic pricing, and communication.Too many people got into the space in the past three years who thought of STRs as passive income when that is just silly.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

This bathroom is even better than in the photos.

Since I personally always get the most out of conferences when I have dedicated time after to decompress, digest, and implement what I've learned, I booked a private beachfront villa with some friends for a few days immediately following BPCON (checking in the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th, checking out the morning of the 12th) just a few miles up the beach from the Moon Palace Resort, and we have a couple of beds still available so I wanted to extend the invite to folks here.A couple photos of the villa are below, and some of my favorite features of this place include:- Direct beach access off the back porch- Private heated infinity pool- Private furnished terrace- Private resort access- Wifi- Indoor jacuzzis- Private kitchen- Air conditioningShoot me a DM if you're interested!

People are going to focus on the number of beds and baths and price when looking at the ad (and photos) and the layout when they come to view it.

Your building looks great and the interior photo makes it look like it's more high end with the finishes.

A good friend of mine in Tampa got his claim rejected for “pre-existing” damage, but because he had photos and videos taken just before the storm, he was able to prove otherwise and get his claim approved.File Your claim Immediately:In Florida, you have only 7 days to report a claim after discovering damage, so move fast and keep a detailed log of every interaction-every phone call, email etc.

Do i take a snapshot photo of my outgoing phone call to the GC or can I simply summarize in the log that I had the 1 hour conversation with the GC and summarize the details of the conversation? 

They can provide detailed reports, photos, and even virtual tours to give you a good sense of the place.

Throw in a dose of imposter syndrome and fatalism and you have a recipe for some mood swings right before a property is booked again.From a practical point, I would recommend great photos, a clearly defined target to whom you are advertising and understanding the best pricing of an area really well to ake sure you get booked in a timely fashion.From a more meta perspective, be aware that these listings don't typically get booked well in advance (families displaced by flood or fire, traveling nurses who need a new contract ASAP, and construction projects that realize they need a speciality engineer on-site RIGHT NOW don't book ahead).