The guy was an absolute wizard using zapier and a few other platforms to set up automations, drip campaigns and more.Shooting you a PM!

To win the STR game, especially if you're a new entrant, the most important aspects are 1) Amenities2) Location3) Property type4) UniquenessAll are geared toward you standing out on Airbnb/VRBOHot tubs, fire pit, bowling alley, pools etc. or being in the best location in an area as well as being to host a large group are all things to help you win.

They run a customizable fund platform that many fund managers have started using in recent years.I'm not involved in the development space much, but a newer person can generally only offer so much to a more experienced person in this business. 

I suggest having smart TVs and let them log into their own accounts, preferably with a guest mode so they auto-log out after a certain number of days.For catering to families, I would concentrate on providing amenities like puzzles and games. 

So you really need a downpayment + 15k to be in the game.

I will look through all of the major platforms (Furnished Finder, Airbnb, Zillow, etc.) and see how much furnished MTR units are going for.

So yes, crowdfunding platforms are really just middlemen between investors and syndicators.

Another reason people are selling are guests and platforms (Airbnb) are becoming more demanding by expecting more from owners including refunds over the simplest things.

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It is a platform with a large user based which will help drive more potential viewers to your listing.