Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

Perhaps it could be a result of the post-COVID market adjustments.More STRs on the MarketInitially, I didn’t feel the competition because my Airbnb is a studio, but since I’ve started working with other Airbnb hosts, I’ve noticed there’s definitely more competition than I thought.

For the additional features we need that STR apps don't provide, we do the following.esignatures.io for lease signingKeyCheck for background checksOtherwise everything I need is covered by Hostfully, Breezeway, VR Platform, and a few other apps

Hi Ryan --- I am a co-host in Dallas, TX and use MTR strategy to maximize revenue for me and other investors.

Because of that I decided to exit the market as a co-host. 

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. 

We host a lot of networking events and other groups as well such as the multi family club and the cash flow group.

It does really eat into your revenue, but if you're convinced you can't manage it yourself from a distance, you will need either a PM or a co-host.

Short term rentals are legal when the host is living in the same apartment as the guests and there are no more than 2 guests staying with the host."

Most MTRs in my area include utilities, but my California property has very high utility costs (PG&E - could easily be $1000/month with regular AC/heat use).