Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:so as someone who knows nothing really about this business.. how does one go ( consumer) to find direct bookings and skip VRBO and airbnb.Houfy dot com is a direct booking site that uses a "Freemium" model.

When you compare one company versus others there are a lot of different pricing models, so many times it's tough to compare.

We do have an initial fee, but we strive to offer substantial value in return through our 100% financing, ongoing coaching, and profit-sharing model.

Here’s a plan to help you scale:Find the Right Deals: Look for properties that fit the BRRRR model.

Hi @Roberto Ramirez,Building to rent in this area is a very popular strategy right now with how heavy the rental demand is, and the relatively high return that you can see through this model.

Huge companies use packets like this to attract investors, so why not model the big guys?

I would need a different model if I did option two .We Would definitely be interested in doing larger transactions.

In the end, I prefer the long-term rental route with a good tenant though and over time when I start traveling for extended periods again, I will likely shift them back to long-term.I personally, would not purchase a property for the sole purpose of being a vacation rental - it's just not part of my investment strategy though, I have met people who do quite well with that model. 

Fix&flip model of REI is not simple as it is in paper by numbers especially if you are getting into the space.

Maybe it's a good thing that I cannot find any real operators, or underwriting models for RV/Boat storage facilities. :)Who here actually owns and operates these facilities?