I would have to agree with @Simon W.If I took over, or had a client ask me to clean their books, first thing I do is make the Balance Sheet crisp and clean.

My four adult children are out of the house; so, below are goals for our 11 year old and me.Read 15 minutes per day and log it.Set limit on daily electronic use.Clean up after himself (toys, push chair in, dishes, clean bedroom, clean car).He plays sports and has a few tough baseball goals that he works with me on (inside/out swing, pitching mechanics, 3B fielding). 

We painted the outside, cleaned up the backyard, changed the fireplace, changed kitchen countertops and backsplash, added accent wallks.

Clean it up a bit to get most bang for the buck add ons and preventative damage items like water leaks.

Basically completed just needed some clean up from construction, so to be expected. 

Also Airbnb does prioritize things like looser cancellation policies, instant book, in line with market cleaning fees, etc.

I will need to remove the carpet and replace it with something durable and cost effective. 

If you would really like to explore the sector : why not go and message 10 to 20 operators and offer to look after their property or clean their property for a month in exchange for their knowledge and details on the numbers.

I just recently took one apart trying to get into every possible nook and cranny to clean it and it was GROSS.

Makes an amazing shot of espresso, and pretty much idiot proof so long as you have your cleaner stay on top of the cleaning and maintenance.