This is also why we allow for the 14-day reporting window, but in practice, most guest contacts happen quickly since guests usually find it more frustrating when they are contacted weeks later.This sounds to me like they're going to pay claims and then go after the guest for reimbursement during the window in which the guest still has the ability to leave a review.

We have had guests destroy at least 10 bath towels.

Guests usually expect privacy and flexibility, and an early knock on the door might feel intrusive rather than helpful.

We have been getting quite a few bookings for next summer (5 so far) and all of guests have their numbers listed.I hope I always get their numbers as that is how I communicate with the guests.

Some utilities stay with the house (eg water if the tenant doesn't pay, you get stuck with the bill), others go with the tenant (eg electricity, phone). 

Regarding utilities , do you think people are showing up to take showers!

I always been an extra few batteries hidden somewhere incase a guests messages about that.

Does that rent include vacancy such as would be included if you used average daily rate (ADR)You have utilities, maintenance/cap ex including on tne furnishings, PM (always include it even if self managing because your time has value), potential vacancy, increase in insurance cost (STR/ MTR insurance typically costs extra), and miscellaneous.Your cash flow will be significantly less than the $1500 that was rent minus PITI.However, if the house is bigger than you need then there is opportunity.  

One of the biggest shocks is the ban on collecting any guest information.

Just like we don't disclose that we pay 1k for insurance, 3k for utilities, and 3k for cleaners, Airbnb doesn't need to tell the guest how much they are charging.