Some places have outsized supply/demand problems and you don't want to be put on a waitlist for an emergency repair. 

And totally understand your frustration, that’s a common feeling in year one of running an STR, especially in high-cost areas like San Diego.From a tax perspective, the good news is that all those setup and operating expenses are deductible, including furnishings, supplies, platform fees, cleaning, repairs, and even a portion of utilities if you’re covering them.

There appears to be a good amount of supply in the area too.

thank you, i have a hard time figuring out what the stats mean - for my area it says Map searches for the dessau area (last 12 months):1,443,370Property listing page views for the dessau area (last 12 months):778,256Total private units are 798Does this mean the demand is high, supply is high or low.

-Top performers: 28092 (Lincolnton) and 28012 (Belmont) are exceptionally tight at 4–5%, indicating very strong rental demand and limited supply.- Submarkets like Huntersville (28078), Cornelius (28036), and Mooresville (28115) continue to show consistent occupancy and rent growth.

Partially because you did not rent it for an entire year but mostly because of upfront expenses: getting it ready for rent, buying furniture, electronics, and other furnishings, stocking up on initial supplies, and so on.

Only appropriate potted plants and other outdoor furniture are permitted on patios, decks and balconies.

.--- Also see if city water dept can supply daily useage reports.

To have a performing Airbnb, you need to easily invest $30-60k between furniture, designer fees etc. without even considering hot tub or other big amenities.

Taxes: $40k annually Potential Monthly Rent Roll: $160,000+Projected Expenses: Property Management Company 9% of monthly rent: $16,000Monthly property maintenance, move-out & repair costs: $25,000Projected PITIA: $39,000 monthly Advertising, office supplies, etc: $5,000Waste, pest services: $5,000Legal fund: $5,000/ monthly  Monthly Projected Expenses: $95,000Monthly Projected Rent Roll: $160,000I'm sure I'm missing a lot.