And when we needed a break we looked at the availability calendar for one of our STRs, packed a duffel bag and enjoyed a mini vacation wherever we were open. 

The risk of being left holding the bag after a market crash is much larger, too.  

The cops knocked on the door they opened it and then they start taking whatever they can in trash bags and they just walked down the street and then I immediately changed out the lock's and assessed the situation...

Now a lot of guests expect all of the conveniences and scalability of a hotel in their STR, while simultaneously expecting the personalized and custom support of an STR.I've been staying in STRs since the 90's and back then you had to bag your trash and take it with you in your car when you left. 

They’re not dusting or mopping just turning beds and cleaning the bathroom.

I was bagging groceries to buy gas so I could be a realtor. 

Your lenders will be interested in not getting left holding the bag if things go south. 

Once the dust settles, it might still be worth applying to get that original extra bedroom back again (I didn't even know that you would need to ask permission for that)!

and dust/debris everywhere?

The third thing I do is add a toilet water saver bag to the top of the tank.