Also, I would recommend using multiple platforms and not just limiting yourself to Airbnb/VRBO.

Hey guys new to this platform but I have a question if anyone can help.

When you get a property manager or Co-Host and they are paid out through the Airbnb platform, you will have to choose within the Airbnb platform to pay the PM/CoHost 1 of 4 different ways. 

Should I pay for a hosting platform like Hostfully?

As someone who is a former dedicated diy person and who once swore that everything can be found for free on bigger pockets or by reading books I am literally forever changed.

I have dedicated my entire life to being a GC.

A chat platform that could easily integrate with any of your sites.

Direct mailers, calling expired/cancelled listings, attending landlord/investor meetups, cold outreach, social media groups, fsbo platforms.

I think the one thing that Airbnb doesn't mention much that is taking away from their business is the spike in direct booking platforms for the top performing hosts and competition from VRBO /Booking.com/Other Niche OTAs.

If you are running a DST platform, you could do so in a way that benefits the investors.