We finally landed on Hostaway for many of the same reasons and consider those features critical (integration with Pricelabs & push those rates to VRBO).I'm not sure if you have seen this, but Hostaway about a week ago just launched the auto-review feature. 

I think you are starting in the right place - The Hands-Off Investor is a fantastic book and I think you will find that choosing the syndicator is one of the most critical steps in being a successful passive investor.

There is also the reality that even when people do answer questions, they are often not truthful or omit critical information.

So we had some guests last month that were very critical of things in our house.

Criticisms of my thinking process?

On the first page, it will list the person's Voucher Number, unit size (bedrooms they're approved for), the issue date, the expiration date, the name of the person, the agency they're working with and their caseworker.This is a CRITICAL document to get from Section 8 applicants for 2 reasons other than proving that they have an HCV. 

The next 6 months is critical and I am very concerned that if the FED isn't correct we are going to not only face contraction but some real pain on the unemployment side.

Aloha,It is definitely a critical additional maintenance and repair issue.

Another upside is that they are profitable for property owners (although that's a downside for renters and people who want to buy a vacation home for personal use).Am I criticizing you for doing this?

I am eager to understand:The nuances of different neighborhoods and their respective investment potentialsThe challenges and rewards you've encountered in this marketYour experiences with local teams (agents, property managers, contractors, etc.) you've worked withAny key lessons learned and strategies that have worked well for youI would also greatly appreciate insights on potential pitfalls or critical issues I should be aware of as I consider investing in this market.My ultimate aim is to make an informed decision and hopefully start a rewarding journey in real estate investing.