I wasn't home, so they intimidated my wife.2) They will try to plead, cajole and threaten you into instant decisions. 

As a small GC you could be ruined instantly if uninsured and  sued.  

When Airbnb sees activity it interprets that as a host being active and the algorithm then gives more confidence to the accuracy of your listing.4) Enable instant book.  

I use instant booking which reduces time.  

They sell you turn key, rehabbed and rented properties at (or sometimes a little above) market value with instant cash flow but zero equity at day one.

Think about who your ideal client is and what is the message you want to present to them in the first instant they see your logo. 

I'm cool with anyone as long as they follow the rules.My turnover is instant. 

It's either W2 salary permanent full time (or 40 hours week consistently, permanent full time W2) and it instantly counts in 99% of scenarios OR for self employed / contractors / gig stuff they typically want 2 years on tax returns, since 90% of new businesses and enterprises fail within 2 years.

If you can get low-interest loan to take it and use it to pay some of that 15% this is an instant benefit to your financial wellbeing.

It will be an excellent payday.