But books!

The booking payout was for $1495.00. 

I just finished The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner, and it made me even more excited and determined about getting into this business.

Do you also offer direct booking?

I think I’m stuck in the paralysis stage, I have read some books and been to the conferences.

If they had booked over my blackout 1) their combo would not have worked 2) the police would have been called to evict the vacasa squatter clients.  3) those vacasa guests would likely have left horrendous reviews for Vacasa.Fortunately vacasa knew there was nothing to keep managing the units. 

Should I just jump into it and try to invest in my first property with not much experience besides the many investing books I've read?

Build a strong team with experienced lenders, real estate agents, and property managers, and educate yourself through books and podcasts.

I've read J Scott's Books on flipping and gone through the Youtube rabbit hole but I feel like I'm missing a piece.

Hospitality, attention to detail, cleaning/handyman team, programs used for bookings and calendar organization, inventory audits, home maintenance, etc. are all extremely important but all of that doesn't even begin to describe all of the things an experienced property manager does.It is a matter of how much time and energy you have to invest in your properties and if that time and energy is worth it to you.