The scarcity of reliable contractors is a significant issue.

On the other hand, some disadvantages of investing in Dayton may include economic fluctuations, potential property maintenance issues, and a competitive real estate market.

or the split model where guest pays part of that …Anyone have specific experience on these two issues?

@Diran DeukmajianIts whatever your lease contract says...As the owner of the property, any issues should be your issues. 

On the 2 long time STRs, we have made enough over the years (income in 2019 was over 1/3 the purchase price) that having an off year is not an issue.  

My time is invested identifying the areas and properties that are both eligible for a vacation rental permit license and likely to produce investable rental revenue, but beyond negotiating and supporting the transaction, is the facilitation, transition and optimization to an active vacation rental.Here are some key points for out of state investors of nightly vacation rentals to consider that are just as essential to success as the 'right' property:- The RIGHT People  Operating an AirBnB or mini hotel is hard work and it takes a tribe.

It has been longer when there are title issues, shorter sometimes.My last one was, I won the bid 9/5. 

Resident said she is holding March rent until the issue is fixed.

…these are the types of safety issues you’ll need to consider when house hacking…Moderately important: Storage.

Might cause more and more issues once they open it up, depending on where it is.