And while yes, no one has the same pricing (combination of factors), I also continue to check on a regular basis our rankings and how we "present" on total costs per stay vs. our competitors.My gut says there is price creep and we might have a ways to go before the market really corrects.

Stayed the whole time in Manuel Antonio are except when we went out on adventures like fishing and ATVing.

Stay professional in all communication.

Personally, I airbnb half of my house, individual rooms, and stay nearly 100% booked.

Stay true to the niche you’re currently focused on until you start to master it.

We have over 10,000 nightly stays per year so its hundreds of guests at any given time and yes we have PMS and automation systems in place as well as a VA but even with all that being a host is tough.

Since you're already in Tampa, staying local for your first few deals can help you stay hands-on and learn faster.

Then you can rent in Seattle for 1 year or 2 to make sure you want to be there for a while and decide what area you want to live in and eventually buy something there if you decide you will stay. 

We have a few markets we target outside of California, but obviously if you want to stay close to home, Sacramento would be an ideal choice.

It’s about staying curious and paying attention to the way Dubai is reshaping itself, both for the residents and the global community watching.