Alternatively, there are a few sites out there that can give you an estimate - but what I've found is that these have been highly unreliable (even Propstream). 

I can also see the alternative where a new investor would quickly understand the property and earmark costs before getting an on-the-ground GC to walk it. 

Look into RUBS as an alternate to submetering, which can get expensive.

What towns are popular and attract guests? 

Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: I am shocked that a forum as big, popular, and profitable as bigger pockets does not have a more capable search function.Biggerpocket is searchable publicly.

This is going to make me shop other alternatives since I have not checked the market in a while.I have not had a claim with them but I am concerned there will be issues when I do.Update: Just got feedback from them on their last error.

Whenever clients come to me asking about AirBnB and STR, I always recommend Padsplit as an alternative.

But also weigh the alternative of how costly the prepayment penalty is.  

Our clients have found them to be much cheaper and easier to work with then the alternatives

Not a popular idea right now, but increasing immigration is the solution to that.