This might be a really dumb question, but this question stems from the Rental Property Calculator.

So, I'm thinking it's more legit than not, but It's piqued my curiosity as to this:  is the host supposed to be Travel Insurance in Airbnb and other STR platforms, or are guests expected to be life-savvy enough to weather unexpected events?

I want to find a CRM I can grow into as my business expands, and keep as many functions as possible on one platform. 

I’ll connect with you via BP message but also make sure you’re reaching out in other platforms such as facebook groups and meet-ups.

As of December 2019, there are currently 3 different licenses for renting out properties for the short term on various platforms such as VRBO.The Type A (Accessory) License allows a permanent resident to rent out spare rooms in their property, or they rent half of a double family unit.Up to 3 bedrooms can be rented out (up to 6 guests)Must show proof of homestead exemptionMust get approval from Safety and PermitsThe Type C (Commercial) License allows property owners to operate their short term property as a commercial business in nonresidential districts.Can rent out up to 5 rooms for up to 10 occupantsMust get approval from Safety and PermitsMust obtain a change of use permitMust obtain permitted use in most the nonresidential districtsAt least 1 parking space per 2 guestrooms and at 1 bicycle space per dwelling (25% of bicycle spaces must be long term spaces of the ownerThe Type T (Temporary) License allows property owners to rent out the entire dwelling as a short-term rental for up to 90 days.Can rent up to 5 bedrooms (up to 10 guests)Must get approval from Safety and PermitsObtain a temporary use permitShort term renting can be operated by the renter, but with the owner’s consentThe owner does not need to be presentSince the Type T license has a 90 day duration period, the 90 days can be determined in certain periods or a continuous 90 day period.

Express Offers/iBuyer platform. 

When I first started using it, I created test profiles on the tenant and landlord sides to experience both ends of the platform.

In my area there are people like myself that will take pictures, do virtual tour with facetime or other platform, talk to people, do research on property and other tasks needed for relatively low price.

At our new beach sleep two condo, we successfully "transferred" 95% of the great rate paying guests, taking them off-platform.

What skip tracing techniques/platforms or other avenues do you use to find the true owner of a property?