We host one in Alexandria, VA every month! 

.: Quote from @Bryce Cutler: Sri, I am in the process of switching from Hostaway to Hostfully for my 5 listings.

I cannot fathom having a MTR that required the family we are hosting to setup their own utilities. 

Too bad other hosts don't consider the new expectations we're receiving not only from guests but also OTA sites.

During the entirety of 2021, I hosted monthly meetups in Fairview Heights, IL (just outsde of Belleville) that brought in real estate investors from the metro east.

Use tools like:Airbnb Analytics: Monitor impressions, clicks, and overall CTR.IntelliHost: Analyze your listing for category placement and CTR improvements.RankBreeze: Track your listing's performance and ranking changes.You can also A/B test your photos by rotating lead images or running Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) or Google Ads to measure which photo drives the most engagement.The Airbnb algorithm is continuously evolving and every host should pay attention as new features are rolled out. 

I also own a short-term rental co-hosting company.

I'm actually hosting a free cold calling challenge in January actually!

. ;-)Some things come to mind-do you host yourself, have a property manager or co-host, is your STVR dog friendly, do you have king beds, where is your market, do you have professional photos etc.

Leverage technology early and put everything in the cloud, so you can access info wherever you are.Make sure to get properly licensed and obtain E&O Insurance.