Get listed on all the OTA’s and a direct booking site, use good management software like HostAway, use dynamic pricing software like pricelabs, use WiFi enabled smart locks like Schlage encode, use an email capture system for guests to login to WiFi like stayfi, use those captured emails to do marketing for your direct booking site, and automate scheduling and payments for cleaners and maintenance.

If you didn't receive any income but you had legitimate business expenses, you should still file a Schedule C to deduct those expenses. 

Even in the off-season - you can optimize visibility by setting competitive pricing, using high-quality photos, and enabling Instant Book with flexible policies.For older listings, try adjusting prices with dynamic tools, highlighting upgrades, and regularly updating your title, photos, or descriptions to stay fresh in search results.These tweaks can make a big difference!

Unfortunately, based on my experience, I'd be surprised if this is a legitimate opportunity for investment... more likely it is a means by which Eric and his team gets rid of properties they no longer want.

I think first step is to find legitimate comps that match and support your 130k valuation and dispute the report to give the appraiser a chance to fix the report. 

The red flags of managing from a distance and hiring a property manager are legitimate concerns that make it more challenging.

Not only am I sorry you lost money but it gives a black eye to us legitimate lenders everywhere.

Pent up  demand is a farce, you want to rationalize what is legitimate demand. 

That's not everyone - some legitimate players may just be short on cash because of projects (I've been there) - but it is a lot of people. 

COGO and Lee Arnold are legitimate.