I even reached out to hosts on Airbnb, and one said to call the city planner to get my STR permit. 

Over the years, I have also learned that it is very easy to get lost in the ether of the internet and waste a bunch of time trying to find content to learn from in an organized way.

Since roughly 75%+ of travelers bring pets, this would be a great opportunity for any host to make more income.

. ** I’d ask for their Airbnb or VRBO profile link to review their reviews, years hosting, etc. to ensure it lines up with what they’re telling you*2.) with you guys being out of town, I’d make positive they have a team of maintenance guys for whenever something along the lines pop up.

Seems that Greg's Resrents.com PM has gotten very mixed reviews on Zillow and the Internet (google) in general.

STR/MTR host here. 1.

You should ask a host of questions about how they handle situations and the systems in place - rent collections, maintenance, evictions, vacancies, etc.

Hello,I have been hearing on BP podcasts that tenant turnovers can equal about $6000-8000 (one host even said up to $10k, if I recall correctly) when lost rent and repair/upgrade costs are factored together.

I host one every few months.

Split-fee: most common and split between the Host and guest.