I know some hosts have a "forgotten" basket in bathrooms, that has all the common items guests might forget to pack yet use every day.

It makes sense for Airbnb/VRBO's algorithm to shoot new listings to the top of the search ranks to "reward" new hosts for coming on the platform.

In the last 3 years, I've worked with over 650+ new Hosts. 

STR even more than LTR are management intensive and the host can make or break the ROI. 

Here are some articles to review in the meantime:1. https://www.padsplit.com/host-resources/news/how-affordable-...2. https://www.padsplit.com/host-resources/news/why-padsplit-is...

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

Common area TV/internet. 

We have had hosts on the platform since then that are continuing to do well and add units.

Oh look, you get to deduct your cell phone, your internet, your tax prep, all kinds of other things regular people don’t. 

It's just more ******** that hosts are having to put up with all across the board.