. - They put in 2/3 of the money- Monthly payouts of 50% of profits- 4 month termBased on the pro forma of the rental, they'd have around a 30-35% roi by the end of the term.

It’s a balancing act for them, and time will tell if this shift adds genuine value for hosts or just distracts from core issues that need fixing.What would make the most sense is if Airbnb uses Experiences to enhance the guest journey while still keeping the focus on the quality of the core stay.

If you see a listing that might have some selling clues in the description (i.e. needs work, owner moving, divorce, etc) or one thats had a recent price drop or a deal thats fallen through, don't be afraid to put in an offer of say 150k on a 200k house.

You typically do not bring your broker unless they bring you the deal, and if they do that sometimes you may have to comp them When you put in your offer, you simply state the offer is based on financials provided.

I also would stay away from carpet, too many opportunities for it to get ruined, try to not let the cheap and easy appeal distract you from the headaches it could cause. 

What procedures and processes have you put in place to avoid the scammers?

I do NOT discriminate under any circumstances, but if someone feels you did, you can be put in a situation that takes time and money.

In a tough market, it's easy to get distracted by all the shiny opportunities that come up.For example, to really focus on growing our real estate agent business, we made the difficult decision to stop buying investment properties this year.

Sometimes you can see from the newspaper that the exector is for instance John Smith, and the house has been put in that same person's name.

Would you mind sharing the extra language that you put in your lease?