I used the search function for "Short Term Rental Insurrance" and "Vacation Rental Insurrance" and only got results for "Short Term Rental" and "Vacation Rental" -- Almost as if the search algorithm ignored the word "Insurance". 

SmartMove uses an algorithm that values monthly payments higher because this is the biggest factor when assessing a potential renter. 

Personally I think Yelp blows because of their stupid algorithm but it sure is fun to read sometimes.

Also, In midwest typical appreciation is like this :Alabama 2015-2016 70-80k sfr   now around $110-$120kIndiana/Wisconsin from $80-100k to $130-150k.The basic logic of investing for appreciation remains the same, from algorithm perspective is straightforward:You invest SF at the most expensive place that you could afford to buy (Cupertino,Atherton,Palo Alto). 

Google probably has not helped much, because much of the google algorithm for these searches are based on local talent.

If that data were free and easy, everyone would have access to it and you would have no advantage in the market.Computer algorithms will not give you the answers you need.

It is just an algorithm that takes what it is given.

Don't rely on algorithms.

FWIW, the best deals are usually from properties that need some work, so look ugly in their MLS pictures.2) Duplexes can be a little tricky because the rent comparisons are algorithms. 

But then again, the only house they had for their algorithm was mine.