Manage rental income and expenses using tools like Google Calendar and property management software.

With the high cost of the popular keywords, driven by “auction” combination of high bids and best results, it has become much more difficult and costly then SEO.  

As a screening tool, I ask for proof of funds before we bother a tenant and show the property. 

Tools like Airdna and Pricelabs can help too, you just need to filter out STRs.Let me know how I can help

REITS can be more highly volatile where they have super strong years and really negative years for returns.An UPREIT is another tool in the toolbelt of investing.

Christian  I would highly recommend Dealcheck free versionhttps://dealcheck.io/But make sure you give all estimates from tools  a  margin of error.

It is one of the reason they continue to be popular despite the outrageous fees in my opinion. 

Hey @Raif HarrisTo get a solid sense of occupancy rates, look into tools like AirDNA or Mashvisor, which offer specific short-term rental data, including occupancy and average daily rates for different areas.

Short-term rentals have become an increasingly popular investment strategy for real estate investors to increase wealth and passive income.

The right advisor can help align your investments with your long-term goals and ensure all parts of your financial life work together.Since you’re in Canada, I’m not able to help directly, but I recommend starting with BiggerPockets’ search tool to find a real estate-competent advisor who may be able to serve you: BiggerPockets Advisor FinderIt’s great that you’re starting here on the BP forums, as this community tends to have good insights and referrals.