Right now you're likely just getting inbound leads from Airbnb and other OTAs so creating an IG, website, etc would be better leveraged if you can also make some content from your property and then advertise.

It resets your timeline too.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I am fairly new to MTR and was curious what vacancy and lead times tend to look like around this time of year?

If you do eventually qualify for REPS, you can use real estate losses (including depreciation) to offset your W-2 income, which can lead to significant tax savings.  

And, like is mentioned, many education programs in RE are more of a lead generation for educator to then continue to sell you and/or extract more value from you, i.e. form a fund of funds so you can help me raise more money.To your theory, I think the other part about real estate investing, especially as it is sold by many gurus by being an escape from your W2, is a bit oximoronic.  

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Its actually Tenant management when you are dealing with socially disadvantaged and low income families almost always lead by single mothers. 

FACTSSet FF leads filters to UNMATCHED leads also.

Miscommunication can lead to conflicts, eroding trust and making it hard to collaborate effectively.