I would only install stone (granite, cultured, or otherwise) in a higher-end rental or if I found usable seconds at an extraordinary price)As for layout, what is on the wall to the left of the photo?

The best thing is to B&H renting it until the comps catch up. 

Is there a catch?

Something like that is designed for old ladies to park their cash or for you to buy a 2M house by the ocean and catch a couple bucks of rent in the back.CA is the 6th biggest economy in the world, snugly wedged right between the UK and France.

Hey folks,I picked up some cards on my way out of town from Tacoma and didn't catch a SPELLING ERROR and am now ashamed to give them out.  

But when you do that do you just search the persons name and take a look at their wall & photos?

It's actually easier than it is to buy a home as an investor and rent it out.Over the past 8-10 years, we've had a fabulous market where people have been able to catch up due to cheap cash and low interest rates.  

Having things blocking the house like bushes and large trees is distracting in exterior photos and you'd be better served by having a planter bed of colorful flowers instead.

Maybe he'll share it here, maybe you'll have to catch him at an event and ask him.3.

I thought the automation offered by VRBO and Airbnb (SEO, Listing and photos management, price management, calendar management, inquiries and in case of dispute, some support) was exactly why we were paying them, but you are right if it brings you additional revenue, then it makes sense.And yes on top of what we said above about the vrbo vs airbnb sweet spots I do see the same thing as you when you say: " My perception is that people using VRBO are middle aged people that don't mind spending money on a nice place.