A successful rental property should offer positive cash flow, meaning your rental income should exceed your monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.).To find the right tenants, ensure the property is priced competitively within the local rental market.

Airbnb tech team is working on it they said but this is how I added categories besides the ones Airbnb suggested for my listings) Hi Garrett, I'm new to the STR world, but I own a digital marketing company for insurance and have been an SEO for the last 16 years.

I will give you my numbers since we are 3 years into Velocity Banking.Home was purchased at $410k.Interest rate: 3.125%30 year termMortgage payment is around $1950 (includes insurance and property tax)HELOC: 8.25% Variable rate - current rateCredit Limit: $97kLet's say I made $10k a month and our expenses were $6k each month including the mortgage.

For structuring your business, consider whether you actually need an LLC or if umbrella insurance might be a simpler alternative.

Rented in a week or two, quality tenants, typically previous homeowners who appreciate a nice house, keep it immaculate and take great care of the yard.I'd rather have one of those than 10 "cash flow" properties in the hood. 

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

It's an estimated cash on cash return given current rental rates subtract expenses assuming 7% interest rate, 10% management fee, 5% repairs, 5% capex and other expenses like mortgage, insurance, tax. it's a estimate to tell you what properties to analyze vs ignoreyou can see the are pockets of negative returns as well as pockets of positive return. this is to supplement the data @Devin Conley provided

But this is my first house and I'm starting to get anxious (as all new homeowners might be). 

Anyone have any advise when it comes to liability/insurance if i have a pool at my airbnb? 

A good property manager can help with tenant screening, enforce lease terms, and handle evictions more efficiently if it comes to that.Require a Larger Security Deposit: Within the bounds of local regulations, a larger deposit can provide a cushion in case of damage or unpaid rent.Consider Rent Guarantee Insurance: Some companies offer insurance products that can cover lost rent in case of tenant default.