It forces me to call VRBO to reset the account but luckily they are easy to get a hold of and fix.  

Should I hold my breath?

A physical property that has real-world use and value vs. holding stocks and bonds5.

I tend to shy away from homes over ~20 years old to buy and hold for long term renting.

Long term hold.

@Nathan Gesner Yes, I'm fairly confident if we were to hold long term, we'll do just fine. 

We purchased this buy and hold historic duplex which faces William Land Park in Sacramento.

Be patient, take action when you're ready, and don't let fear hold you back—start small, learn as you go, and build momentum over time.Good luck!

Again, I am sorry that your expecations were not met as I will always try to be honest, straightforward and respectful to all of our guests".It is a shame that one reviewer can hold so much sway, but sometimes the host's response (if done well) to a negative review can actually draw me to a property, rather than dissuade me from booking.

Ideally, I would like to use the buy and hold strategy, with a 50k budget to get started.