I will mention that a hot tub could really increase the frequency of bookings. 

Would recommend you read a couple books about BRRRR, that will give you the basics and then feel free to reach out.It remains a great strategy, but you have to manage your expectaions.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

My wife briefly help a friend manage their monthly short term rental in San Francisco while they were traveling and have a few friends that do it.Monthly rentals seem to book pretty well, but not at a significant premium to long term term rentals. 

But i am here to learn, one day at time, one book at a time.  

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

I have been reading Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and have learned a lot but wanted to get on here and ask for advice from everyone.  

VRBO does not seem to do the same guest verification or background checks as Airbnb and you have to opt in to Damage Protection (insurance or deposit) which I've read can detract people from booking.

I recommend reading the book traction and following EOS - they have a one page business plan that is awesome to follow. any planner can work it's a matter of creating the plan and how to monitor and follow through with it which eos teaches

Hey Mike, I’m a broker and investor here in Sacramento, and I manage over 100 properties on Airbnb for investors.The Sacramento market is very stable, we do a lot of midterm business, but we like to mix it with short term in order to maximize cash flow and limit gaps between bookings, or “orphan days.“ When can we see the project?