If Holistic REI is a break-off of that or the same owners are affiliated (which may be a reason for the name change) I would be very cautious.

I am one of the owners.

I would recommend a bit more competitive pricing and really giving those first few guests an amazing experience (extra goodie bags, hand written notes etc)As a local cohost, I actually require all my owner's to create their own account and add me as a cohost.

In Colorado Springs, non-owner occupied STRs are only allowed in properties zoned R2 orbsome other multi-unit zoning and are also 500' away from another non-owner occupied short-term rental.

The team members are former vacation rental owners so they understand the nuances that make for a good site. 

How much can affect me if I get a equity home loan with my mom, she is the owner.

I have underwritten deals owners were doing 20-30% ROI on total cost year 1, this is rare.

While land prices in the area average around $10,000 per acre, discussions regarding the owner's asking price and potential financing arrangements are pending.

Owners were students of a well known syndication guru who doesn't have the best track record from the perspective of the big lenders.

Current owners use RUBS for other items.