I successfully run 1 STR and have a 2nd that an inherited PM handles.I have Vrbo and Airbnb they will sync with each other with no external software.I set pricing easily by using the built in tools that Vrbo provides.Automated messages are built into both platforms.Vrbo keeps my calendar slammed, but I take direct bookings as needed, simple to do.I have no additional 3rd party fees to very sucessfuly run and manage my property needing only a a few minutes per week.

They are usually worth every dollar plus some (things like dynamic pricing software and property management software like Hospitable if you like the tools). 

So, people retiring to Florida would essentially be out.

@Coty LeBlanc I originally used it as a set it and forget it tool and it was better than not having I suppose, but then I really dug into training and learning and I saw 50% increase in one property and 20% in the other.

Constantly juggling guest messages, cleaning schedules, and last-minute bookings can turn the dream of passive income into a daily grind.But with the right automation tools, STR management can be not only hands-off but also more profitable.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

You would go to meetup.com and search, and also you can go to the top tool bar and search events as well on BP.Meetups, search for large teams working with investors in your area (you can do this on Zillow) or on this website.

Receipt Bank (now Dext) is a powerful tool for scanning receipts and invoices, syncing with accounting software like QuickBooks.

To start your first BRRRR investment, define your investment criteria, focus on submarkets with favorable cash flow and rehab costs, build your team, analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets BRRRR calculator, and start small.

Excited to utilize all the BP tools to analyze the market for new opportunities.