Looks Like both of you have two different Risk reward models and also different scaling models.Leverage is king.  

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:so as someone who knows nothing really about this business.. how does one go ( consumer) to find direct bookings and skip VRBO and airbnb.Houfy dot com is a direct booking site that uses a "Freemium" model.

When you compare one company versus others there are a lot of different pricing models, so many times it's tough to compare.

Somehow I feel the even after so much of effort, it is difficult to put a system in place and have a reliable and workable model for long distance real estate investing.

We do have an initial fee, but we strive to offer substantial value in return through our 100% financing, ongoing coaching, and profit-sharing model.

Whether it says Passive LP, creative financing, fix and flipping, notes, Short Term Rentals, seller financing  etc - I am at the bottom - I can scream no but I far too often hear stories of people quitting their job to pursue real estate and then end up very unsuccessful. 

Here’s a plan to help you scale:Find the Right Deals: Look for properties that fit the BRRRR model.

Hi @Roberto Ramirez,Building to rent in this area is a very popular strategy right now with how heavy the rental demand is, and the relatively high return that you can see through this model.

We've also structured some fix-and-flip LP/LLC agreements for investors looking to syndicate their deals.

The same if you are open to being an LP on a RE deal, or buying debt, or a laundromat, small business, etc.