Now, there are ways around it, now with the ability to automate and hire professionals.

I advise my Colorado STR investors to self-manage because:A) it's not that hard anymore (for one or two properties); andB) with prices and rates where they're at, you need to save that 20-30%.Turno is an app that can sync cleaners to your calendar to better automate your cleaning, but I'd probably just create a good communication line with your cleaner and give her access to a google sheet or something where you update the cleanings and then message her whenever there's anything new as well.

They do not have any skin in the game and are just automating the process of searching various databases. 

You will have recurring expenses, so why not automate them and pick up some rewards along the way? 

We now have two glamping locations in Austin and Houston that are among the top-performing single-bedroom cabins in Texas, boasting high revenue and occupancy rates.That’s why I wrote this guide.Inside the book, I break down:How to find land for glamping that’s actually profitableWhat glamping structures give the best ROI (domes vs. a-frames vs. containers… I’ve tried a lot)How to get through zoning, permits, and utilities without losing your mindHow to build an experience guests rave about — not just a tent in the woodsAnd how to scale from one cool rental to a brand people trustIf you’ve ever thought about doing a glamp site — or you already have one but want to increase revenue, automate more, or stop relying on Airbnb alone — this guide is for you.I’ll be hanging out in the comments here over the next couple of weeks before launch, so if you have any questions about glamping, Airbnb alternatives, land use, or just uniquely building STRs… drop them below.

When starting on Airbnb, it will be impossible to implement this rule to verify age because it's against their new policy to discriminate based on age.

While it's completely reasonable to implement pet fees to cover potential wear and tear or additional cleaning, the structure should strike a balance between protecting your property and remaining accessible to qualified tenants.Here are a few considerations:One-Time Fee: A $350 non-refundable fee per pet might feel steep in a low-rent context.

AI looks like it's going to be the future, so I'm looking to implement it into my business.

AI may be the wave of the future but I'm just old school and wouldn't want my responses to be automated just to cover a bigger market.  

You can automate more once you’re juggling multiple doors.