This is not overly common, but if you have a concern the worst they can say is no. 4.

If their process is just, ‘here’s the house, now it’s your problem,’ then they’re clearly not delivering what they advertise.

Include it in your advertising.  

Real demand vs advertised demand is wider than folks are giving credit for. 

I do believe we are superior though, just the market and economy are definitely wider than what's advertised. 

We have cable or YouTube TV.Can't be cheap on this.We even advertise if someone else isn't offering cable channels what else are they cutting corners on?

Two part question: I am just about ready to get my first STR up and running and am looking for advice on anywhere else I should be listing the property besides the obvious Airbnb/VRBO. My property is an a-frame cabin ...

Lenders are not recommended on BP lenders pay to advertise..

But usually for a tenant occupied it's like $90-120 per monthI've noticed a lot of multi-family buildings are pre-WWII housing inventory - are there restrictions or issues common with that (historic districts, crazy high utility costs, etc)?

You are suffering from a common misunderstanding of the law.