Some of it has to do with the same sorts of challenges you see with smaller sized businesses in general - mom & pop shops aren't always keeping the best financial records or doing their taxes the correct way.That’s what I figured, thanks again ! 

I find this screens out any guests that could have issues and lays the groundwork for a great stay.It also weeds out folks (in our case) that aren't understanding the distance to town and certain activities in our area.

It looks like most of them have been listed for 2-3 months, so you aren't unique.Another consideration is your distance from the city. 

You always have to watch for scammers but they aren't that big an issue.

They're prolific up north, yes, but here in the south, there just aren't that many.

The license (if you aren't going to use it to sell) is worth it for access to the MLS and access to dumps the first day they on the market.

So, they aren't experts on the law like people might think.

The owner can designate a host who shall be responsible, and authorized, to act on the owner's behalf to promptly remedy any violation of these standards or the permit.

It is much more helpful than pictures to see you aren't hiding anything.   

Quote from @Max Ferguson: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Max Ferguson: I'd be interested in hearing about it, but I can almost guarantee if you aren't extremely well versed in the local market you will not find an end buyer.