That could be market knowledge, ability to rehab a property - something that can give you an edge over other experienced RE professionals in the market and asset class you are working in. 

How trustworthy are they and are you confident in their ability to help?

The numbers are trashy now but with the right approach, resources and ability you will come out on top.

I engaged my webmaster - SEO expert to handle it and she contacted Mailchimp and was able to secure a new account for us, with her listed as having the final authority to authorize a mailing.  24 mailing later never another problem.   

It is solid to look at deals that are off-market and know that the ability to buy it at a price and either hold it or sell it will be coming with less competition on the purchase and more upside.  

We also have our own website with some SEO setup and we get people that find our website through a Google search and reach out direct too.

.- i question your underwriting and ability to make money on a $79k purchase with $12k rehab.  

My concern, though, is committing to a long-term stay that could extend into the peak season, potentially limiting our ability to capitalize on higher demand during that period.Has anyone else faced similar challenges with their STR during the slow season?

Very satisfied with the results, operations and and the ability for both manual and automatic shut off before a leak can cause damage.. 

I'd recommend the spread on the return and your ability to replace damaged items (local vs. not local, strength of your team) be the determining factors in that decision.