Needs change in different contexts (holding person constant): For instance, I might book a fancy Airbnb if I'm trying to impress a new girlfriend on a multi-day getaway, but am happy to rent a cheap motel if I'm just passing through on a road trip for 1 night solo (side note: I've been dating my gf for 5 years, so the impressing days are long gone, but she still refuses to stay in the motels I frequent when driving solo, haha.

From my very recent experience, history and information gets lost when property management companies are replaced frequently. 

I use the site frequently but there's huge margins of error.

It’s more frequent to see “deals” emailed out at 90-100% of ARV than following the 70% minus repairs rule.

Generally speaking, I have found lower end areas draw lower end tenants, and lower quality tenants do more "wear and tear" on a property, and roll more frequently.  

For those with STRs in areas where the power frequently goes out, what do you do? 

In your experiences is it truly a passive activity or do you find yourself on site frequently, making calls, etc etc.Thank you for any input!

Most overseas investors that I have bumped into tend to fly to the city they are investing in quite frequently and really learn the players, the market and their investments. 

I honestly had an amazing experience and frequently have people who are visiting again but not staying with me swing by to have grill with us or go out to dinner.

You may be stuck with that deal for awhile.Also - keep in mind as investors are frequently leveraging with HELOC's, HELOC rates are tied to the Federal Funds rate, and those are going up a lot this year.