Getting started as a Vrbo or AirB&B host…advice appreciated!

Hi All!

I have a home (out of state from my home) that would make a good AirB&B/ VRBO property. I am doing my homework on what being a Host Owner means and all the details involved. I would be managing the scheduling calendar and running the operation with the help of local cleaning crews and a caretaker in the area. The income possibilities as a vacation or temporary home are motivating me over setting it up as a long-term rental, but I am eager to hear the experiences of others. Preferences on which platform to use? Advice on following this idea? All feedback on being a host is appreciated!!!