Vacasa vs Evolve: anyone have experience with these?

[Felicia Lucco]

Hi BP. I am ready to get started in the STR market, and I'm a little overwhelmed. (I have previous experience with LTR of 3 condos I no longer own.) I want to hit the ground running and cannot afford to make costly mistakes.

Although my intention is to buy my first property within an hour's drive, so I can clean/oversee it myself (to start), I'd still like to have the guidance in finding/purchasing the right property and perhaps to handle the marketing. I then intend to get a second (or more) outside of my area, where a property manager will definitely be needed. 

I was about to subscribe to AirDNA to do my research, but then I came across Vacasa and Evolve. It seems they offer this data as well as the purchase of STR real estate. A one-stop shop? I just don't know where to start. Of course I understand I'll be losing more of my income this way, but if it helps me make more, it's a no-brainer. 

If any of you have used these services and can provide some insight, I'll be forever grateful! 

Felicia