Some you will like and some are very 'pitchy' selling all kinds of classes and junk.Meeting people in person and getting to know them and what they do will help increase your knowledge that much more.

I really just wanted to see if there is anyone out there with positive or negative personal experience.  

The questions you are asking are far to vague for anyone to have major input or guide you correctly as each person's situation is different. 

Personally, I'm not a fan, but I could see why some people like it. 

He actually showed up unexpected at my doorstep at 7pm to personally deliver the loan files.

My favorite part is having a dedicated contact person that walks you through the entire platform and helps you get set up.

@KiKi Wood Is your person for STR set-up in Indianapolis!

You aren't the first person to suggest it, however.

I would also look up the statue of limitations for the tenants to come after you.This might be a personal liability insurance question.

Any investors/ buyers of mine looking for a vacation rental in Colorado tens to have dual goals -- investment and personal use.