I am definately considering adding it to my STR'S.

I'll offer a few suggestions that may be of use: 1st: Get really clear on a good deal through a process that helps you define "good" without needing all this detail from the listing agent. 

I really like several aspects of your plan:1. 

A huge benefit of these Rookie cohorts is the networking and accountability aspect.

I do really enjoy the hospitality aspect of STR and I do interior design for work, so the thought of furnishing for use buy others is enjoyable to me....What would you do in the current climate?!

I would have to charge less but just curious if anyone has any suggestions on who they use or how they’ve been able to handle the laundry aspect of short term rentals.

Notwithstanding any other language to the contrary, should the Governor declare a state of emergency pursuant to § 44-146.17 of the Code of Virginia in response to a communicable disease of public health threat as defined in § 44-146.16 of the Code of Virginia, and if that declaration specifically provides that the eighth enactment of Chapter 552 of the Acts of Assembly Special Session I shall supersede the language set forth in enactment sixteen of this act then this sixteenth enactment shall not be effective so long as such a declared state of emergency remains in effect.

The basic process is illustrated below.To keep this post in a reasonable length I will focus only on the first 5 steps, which if done well will make the remaining steps minimal effort on you.Define Your Goals and Resources"If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else." ...Yogi BerraWithout defining your goals, it will be hard to know where to start the journey and to see whether you can reach your goals.

As he works on the lead generating aspect of things, he WILL find his niche...

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