Guests love to know who their host is, and again it can help you receive more bookings because they trust the host/profile.

He was not allowed to sell anything, and I received nothing for having him speak. 

We love working with them and the education we have received on tax benefits for real estate investors, as well as asset protection. 

It's not your typical investment story, let me warn you.

I took a screen shot of the dollar cost of the airline ticket along with the point requirement, but not sure how this scenario works.I have family in these same towns, so I typically only deduct the plane fare (no hotels, gas, meals, etc.), since the business aspects are completed in a single day and I usually stay for a week.

If you feel the income would be insufficient and put you in jeopardy of receiving your rent then find someone with more income.

Fast forward a few weeks after I move out I receive a security claim letter along with an estimate from some random rental maintenance company that says "unit turnover".

Yikes - that sounds like a horrible experience.Make sure that you collect any IRS / State notice that you receive with a penalty and forward it to them requesting reimbursement.Best of luck to you !

I have delt with this for 10 years in the Cleveland markets, typically 500 or so MAX, again looks worse than it really is.

Typically, no.I bought my first primary residence in 2007.