The implementation is not contributing to the popularity.  

And maybe lose other customers/sales. 

Some move equity from a Bay Area property into more affordable markets (some mentioned above the Midwest is popular) using a 1031 exchange, deferring capital gains tax while trading into higher cash-flow areas.

Most investors avoid these areas because they hear the horror stories without understanding that the real problem isn’t Section 8, it’s poor systems.We’ve placed hundreds of Section 8 tenants in historically “rougher” neighborhoods, and the investors who win consistently do three things:1️⃣ Use durable materialsLVP, solid cabinets, simple paint, and no over-customization.

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

Can customize for buyer too.

Yes, at the very least, a first step is to immediately contact the booking site, talk to customer service and find out what your options are.

Generally the midwest is very popular right now for brrrr deals.

Exactly what you said, and also offer a customer service line for phone inquiries. 

So I changed it to one star and stopped engaging with him.Just because he’s a lawyer, he thinks he can save money by cutting customer service costs.