I had a guest trying to book for the next day, and the VRBO billing system was having problems, they told the guest to contact the host..  

The updates include:Published STRO Implementation timeline:October 3rd, 2022 – Application Period Opens for all STRO license TiersNovember 30th, 2022 – Tier 3 & Tier 4 License Period ClosesDecember 16th, 2022 – Lottery conducted & hosts notified of the resultsJanuary 6th, 2023 – Tier 3 & Tier 4 License Fees DueMay 1st, 2023 – STRO Ordinance Implementation DateA few things we have been concerned about and are preparing accordingly for are: What are our chances of getting a Tier 3 (Pacific Beach) or Tier 4 (Mission Beach) License for short term rentals?

Hey @David Herzog, you are pretty much out of luck as a STR from what I can tell.Hosts must register for a Home-sharing permit for a yearly $89 fee.Hosts can only register one property with the city at a time.Hosts can only register their primary residence (where they reside at least six months of the year).Hostshare limited to a 120-day cap per year, and can sign up for “extended home sharing” if they would like to host beyond the 120-day cap.

If you price it right you can host an open house have all come in and send them the application in advance.

Held firm and they went away. 

And have a property on the market right now, also that's struggling to get firm interest.Think the changes we're making are to be more selective with the use of FB Marketplace and to leverage more open houses than we have. 

@Gary Jones As an Illinois attorney who had my own real-estate focused practice, I can tell you in my experience those firms typically work on volume and are compensated for the legal work and the title work.

If not I may just have to start a property management firm and crush the competition.

I recommend to aspiring investors that they should work with combination real estate/property management firms.

I am not a firm believer in luck, but random or rare things happen.