Split-feeThis fee structure is the most common and is split between the host and the guest.Host service feeMost hosts pay a 3% service fee, but some pay more, including some hosts with listings in Italy and Brazil.

Quote from @Tara Omotere: Starting October 27, Airbnb will raise the service fee they charge hosts from 15% to 15.5%.

Should I offer to pay them for their consultation, or are these types of questions common as part of the PM vetting process and is a "courtesy service"?

If you’re looking for a solid STR co-host in DC, check local Airbnb Facebook groups or the “Co-Host Marketplace” on Airbnb — lots of great local options there.Co-hosts usually charge less (10–20%) and offer flexibility, but you’ll stay more involved.

is anyone currently  using host away or been through their onboarding process?

This rate change only impacts those hosts who are using property management or channel management software or are on a single fee structure which is generally traditional hospitality listings, including most hotel listings and serviced apartments. 

Airbnb just sent an email about updating their fee structure for those hosts using PMS.

You all know how rare that’s getting in Dallas.For those of you who host nearby:What kind of occupancy rates are you realistically seeing in this corridor right now?

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Hi @Mark SorecoIn recent year it has been an overflowing of digital property management companies, many of which are not making any many and constantly investing in customer acquisition, that is the main reason that you see so low coat on their offering.If you go to stablish digital property management like belong home you will see that prices are similar than a local property management and they make you save many offering you additional services at no cost.You have to evaluate what would it be the additional work that you will have to do to get at the same level than the local PM.You have to analyze this as a business owner like any other services that you will buy from a service provider.