It just makes me think there is an optimal amount of time to hold a property for and sometimes that might not be forever."

So after more than two years self managing, I’m going to move on to Vacasa management company and hopefully enjoy a more hands off approach while allowing for profits by everyone via faster turn over and price optimization. 

This is precisely why it is so effective when optimized properly: The type of seller we target is in their 60's or older.

But people worry too much about optimizing, as though that is going to be the make or break factor. 

Antonio does NOT know the tricks folks.Don't listen to someone who says SEO will drive 1000's of callers per month (in 2015) to your squeeze page.  

You can outsource the seo work if you have no clue how to do on odesk.com.

I used to do the bulk thing with an assistant but some owners had properties that were non optimal for my clients.

SEO, PPC, direct mail, networking within your local REIA, bandit signs, etc.

SEO is also in the infant stages for me, perhaps I will extract your thoughts on the topic. 

A few points that I considered when crafting this strategy:-I didn't want to turn off Instant Book because of the SEO hit on Airbnb.