Hi Kathryn - I personally would have no problem sharing insights if another host or soon-to-be host reached out to me.

Keep personal and business finances separate.

I suggest to make deep research about the location and risk or ask experts personally before take actions. 

@Dave Kush  I personally invest in higher end stuff on the Northside of the city so there is less distressed to choose from, but the payoffs are bigger when they hit.

I've read in a book that Real Estate Investment in Japan is often referred to as a "Scientific Investment" because it can be managed with profitability that is close to the simulation of earnings based on prior calculations of yields.

Thanks for the reference Michael, if a coastal STR is the goal anywhere from CA to OR I can definitely lend a hand. 

Just to be a good person and have good karma. 

Personally I would serve the 3 day notice and then serve the notice to vacate after she pays.

All the consumer knows is what S/he sees on AirBnb or VRBO or (if you have one) your personal website. 

I'm reading an application that sounds as if my personal assets would back the loan.