It's basically built on top of WordPress core and they made it simple and easy to navigate.Where in wordpress, you have to get some plugins (some are also monthly paid) to achieve the same kind of functionality.SEO is not just about having a good hosting/platform and features, it's about utilizing the features in a way so your brand has visibility and people that come into your website gets proper value of their time spent.Here's a table comparison for you that I wrote earlierNow whether you have a carrot or a wordpress site, for SEO, you will need:- Website Credibility (Personalisation)- On Page SEO (Keywords, Titles, Meta Tags, Description, Image ALT Tags & Optimization etc)- Social Media Presence (Regular Posts/Videos and Engaging with your audience)- Monthly Content Publishing (Regular Blogs & Location Pages)- Monthly OFF Page SEO (Citations, Backlinks)Now if you consider the cost, end of the day it's quite same for both the platforms.But if you are starting fresh, I see no point of having their 180$ plan, you can continue with 89$/month plan from carrot and assign someone in your team to put regular blog posts and update the location pages.Or if you want to use WordPress and get someone setup the website and do regular content updates for you, then It can take 3-6 months to start seeing visible growth in organic traffic if all the things mentioned above are taken care of.

Your designer should think like a host, ensuring guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and eager to return.9. 

For example how much to reserve for management fees (I don't have time to host myself), cleaning, electricity.  

These reviews typically highlight:✔️Location✔️ Cleanliness✔️ Host communicationNice to have, but not enough to differentiate your property in a competitive market.A Raving Review Markets It goes beyond the basics and helps future guests see the one-of-a-kind experience that only your rental provides. 

I do think that in many cases pool fences ruin the aesthetic and the Airbnb pictures so I'm sure that's why some hosts are cutting corners.

We host an investor meet up monthly in Alexandria, could be a good place to start.

Consider reaching out to a local Rental Owners Association to connect with experienced hosts, gain valuable insights, and access resources that can help you navigate property management more effectively.

Most hosts in Chicago just pocket the full funds from direct booking, you would be in the very very small majority if actually paid city taxes on it.

I find AirBNB from a host stand point much more user friendly & advanced.

Many hosts have success with a mix of RVs, tiny homes, and prefab cabins to attract different types of guests.