If you live close, it's possible you could only use it when it is not/would not be rented (and if you get a last minute booking, you could clean and leave quickly for the guest).     

Airbnb markets it as Jimmy from next door helping out with guest communication, but in reality its a property management feature. 

Even if you could get it, are you going to be able to turn it (clean it up) or are you having someone clean it up after guests leave?

The group is a resurrection of the Beginning Investors Subgroup, but I wanted to be able to run the entire meeting myself before becoming dependent on inviting guest speakers.

However, one of BP’s hosts or guests pondered the question.

I've heard a lot of owners use timers to help costs; but I've also heard a lot of guests don't like the timer function (I get where each side is coming from!).

In one of the BP Podcasts I remember the guest talked about how he preferred to build rentals because he didn't have to worry about anything breaking for years to come (A/C, Appliances, etc...).  

And the property also includes a mini guest house, that's 616 sq ft.

Like many of the guests on the BP podcasts I recently listened to Rich Dad Poor Dad and had my REI passion restored.

Many people think they can get a better deal going direct to the listing agent but the owner of the property is typically paying the same commission either way so it is good practice to be loyal to your agent.