You can find plenty of markets where nobody builds and you won't get competition but you won't get bookings either because there's no demand.It has been proven that, with short term rentals, it's the really professional hosts that make the bulk of the money (think the 80 - 20) rule.

Gratitude overflows for me, as this group got me launched 5 years ago into the world of hosting vs landlording.  

Consider Autohost or Hostfully both offer robust guest verification and deposit collection, tailored for professional hosts.

I’d definitely be interested in learning more about the group and any events they host on real estate investing and flipping.

Also worth noting you get a free month of Host Camp.

I haven't worked with anyone since we prefer co-hosting but know oodles and oodles of hosts that do it.

There is options for hosted showings via others.

If its at all helpful for you I host NYC house hacking happy hour every month on zoom.

I am actually hosting a Masterclass in Plano on Dec 7th. 

I host a monthly investor meetup here, so feel free to stop by sometime and meet other investors.