In those instructions you specify that the EMD is to be returned to you regardless of whether the transaction goes through or is cancelled.This seems to be the opposite of the point of EMD... if the transaction is broken by the buyer, the seller can keep the EMD.  

Also since you focused on my credibility… I think it is a bit funny someone who joined the real estate world not too long ago and only been in the entrepreneur world 3 years questions my credibility.

@James Carlson You probably already know my thoughts on STRs vis a vis 'affordable housing' :-)But this is going to play out as it will, and ultimately even Gov't intervention/restriction will fall to the power of the free market, so we'll see how it goes.I wish the property owners and entrepreneurs well, although some of them will learn that 'elections have consequences' as 44 so famously said.

If your goal is to be an entrepreneur then use the money to become an entrepreneur.

My CPA provides his clients with a spreadsheet that includes tabs, detailed instructions, and videos on how to use it.

It is very embarrassing to admit that a woman who has been an entrepreneur, taught college, and accomplished a few things in life, could be so totally taken in.

We've had guests do exactly that.We do not advertise any of these supplies until our check-in instructions welcome them to use the pantry, and let this be a pleasant surprise to people when they arrive.In theory a guest could clear us out but nobody ever has. 

But as I once heard a young entrepreneur say.

I believe I can help provide some education/instruction for you. 

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale.