I think that is very reasonable move for matured owners like you but I don’t think it benefits most new hosts who should really focus on the ranking over expanding their market.Also I have 1000+ reviews as a super host on Airbnb and I work in a very similar role as a senior resolution case manager.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

For additional context, here’s a snapshot of our financial situation:We’re paying the mortgage on our primary residence.We have one car with ongoing payments.I anticipate it could take up to three months to find a new job.I’ve already applied for unemployment benefits (in PA) and am waiting for approval.I’d greatly appreciate any advice or insights.

There's little to no benefit to the owner and the person running the arbitrage is missing a very obvious, much simpler business opportunity- just start an STR management company and operate as such.

The goal here is to align with investors and educate them about the benefits of long-term strategies.

When I signed up with Gator, the first step is signing up with PCS to get LLC and things set up and I got a HUGE discount to use their services (another benefit of gator).

I would never buy a STR if the deal didn´t have either of the following, in addition to making sense as a STR: A. an obvious pivot (LTR, MTR) as my safety net if the market moves against me or B. have some additional RE benefit that would make it a deal using a different strategy ex.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I never mind helping to provide the benefits of my experience and knowledge to someone.  

So, while imperfect they overall benefit you. 2.