I will say the Facebook groups and reversing different platforms have been the most successful.

If you take over - ABNB, VRBO, Booking - will be your priority platforms.

My personal soapbox statement - Airbnb is an abusive spouse that slowly people are waking up to realize they are in a controling abusive relationship and they start to develop an escape plan (more platforms/direct website) so they are no longer relying on Airbnb.

Through relentless self-education on platforms like BiggerPockets, networking like crazy (over 200 Zoom calls in 2020!)

@Osvaldo GuerraAustin, TX, is a popular destination for small multifamily properties due to its booming economy, strong rental markets, and family-friendly environments.

You are in a popular group that thinks you need to own 100%. 

You should utilize resources like BiggerPockets, build a team, and use online platforms to find potential properties.

If there are any platforms offering more attractive terms on the HEA than the HELOC it could be an option. 

That said, it can be done and done successfully if you plan in advance, build your team (contractors, subs, back ups, lenders, credit with suppliers, escrow/title, real estate attorney, mentor, etc.) get educated on finding (marketing) for deals, rehab costs, locations, market data (like crime rates, school ratings, population growth, job growth, etc), specific market insights like what is most popular and sells for the most in your area, etc

We are now offering a limited service option where you would own the Airbnb listing, we would have to own the other platforms we list on listings, however.