It resulted in a solid profit and a win-win for both partners.

As best as I can tell without knowing their specific algorithm their search placement is weighted something like this: Price>No/few rules>super liberal cancellation>Instant book>Premier host>Reviews>Other.

What happens if during an upset sale you win the property with a bid of $100,000 and it has a $300,000 mortgage attached.  

Remember this little nugget: There are 3 things you need to do to win the money game.1.

I know I could evict and then sue bla bla bla....I probably would never get my money even if I win. 

Plus house prices have increased (speaking for where my rentals are) and tenants have helped pay down the mortgage...so in the end that is a win for me.

@Nathan GesnerI agreeThe first time I was sued I was scared you know what and settled when I had a winning case.After the first one you learn your lesson - also you are correct that we get calls and letters from attorneys saying we violate ftc because someone signed up on our website for more info and we call them and they sue.

This accomplishes 2 things, 1 you are gaining instant equity, 20-30% each time you complete the process.  2.

If someone shows up here looking for instant riches, they are going to find it no matter what saner voices say because they are going to ignore any information that rebuts or contradicts the narrative they already have in their head.

The most successful investors I see tend to get laser focused on 1 or 2 strategies in 1 or 2 markets and they get really good at doing the same winning thing over and over.