Just communicate your decision with empathy.

Most alternative investments work just like pretty much all RE niches work when deployed effectively.   

While it’s not uncommon for full-service managers, you might find lower rates (~10-15%) or alternative solutions like co-hosting services, especially if you handle bookings, rate adjustments, or guest communication yourself.

Most come out ahead over an extended period of time by buying better quality assets where they perhaps have to leave some capital in the property but find themselves able to sell for real gains or refinance out appreciated equity and scale more effectively that way. 

As for property management software, options like Hostaway or Lodgify can streamline bookings and communication.

A generic program can’t be tweaked enough to make it effective for any particular deep niche.  

Scheduling a few out to different units and assessing their cost, response/communication, and overall quality of work. 

I do think its more effective because you get to see whats out there. 

He felt spending more time disputing the rejection was not cost effective and i see his point but suspect airbnb recognizes this and uses it to their advantage.  

I ended up investing out of state in a more landlord friendly / cost effective market.First thing I'd recommend is figuring out your investing strategy (single family / small multi-family 2-4 units) and attend some local meet ups to network with other investors to learn from their mistakes.