So, my question here is, what has been the best way to enter the market?

@Michael Snider-Held we hear stories like this all the time in the LTR market about the national companies.These companies are setup to make money, period, with little oversight from management.So, owners need to make sure they read management contracts and UNDERSTAND what is covered and not covered. 

I realize markets come into play but I would just like a general idea.

Hi, check out Ohio's real estate market all my clients/investors would agree that investing is Ohio is a great choice that they all made as far as real estate. 

A hosting business involves marketing (LTR only markets when there is a vacancy), cleaning/turnover, check-in/check-out procedures, and a concierge communication.The analogy to Walmart is absurd.

I live in Belguim so markets are very different here.

I am based in London, UK, so understand this blog does not have plenty of resources for the UK market.

Or is better to stay off market?

In an  Office or Industrial project, competing business can co-exist as neighbors because they are generally providing a service for which the "playing field" is away from the property.

Hire someone cheap and you'll suffer for it.If you are "breaking even" after all expenses and maintenance, then you probably can't afford to pay a professional to handle the marketing and screening.