Now that I have Airbnb and VRBO traction on multiple vacation properties I would like to explore creating a direct booking website for family, friends, and repeat guests to book without all the platform fees.What are recommendations on website service that allows for (1) multiple properties (2) running transactions (3) synced calendars?

I have never personally rented or bought anything through facebook but im always shocked at how much traction i get there. 

Once you gain some traction you can hire a VA caller to at least batch up and make the calls more efficient, its what takes the most time (I run a call center for Real Estate).

I'm holding out hope for Houfy - I've started getting some inquiries through them - but I'm sure if they gain enough traction one of the two big boys will try to buy them out. 

The market I focus on, Detroit, is starting to get traction.

Once you gain traction and get some deals the good news is you can hire a VA to at least to the initial calls for you (less no's) and you only talk to the ones interested in your offer (I know it because I run a call center for Real Estate).Mailers can also work, in that case interested sellers reach out to you, mailers can be expensive though so its also a numbers game.

Starting a new post that I hope would gain some traction here as I haven't seen anything posted on the topic in a while (unless I overlooked).After doing some research, it seems that purchasing a seller financed property could result in a great deal for both parties.

RInse and repeat.Its a grind but the good news is once you gain traction you can hire a VA to make the calls so you can talk to the hand raisers.

You can also list those rentals in the MLS with a realtor and probably find quite a lot of traction, as there are many home buyers who sold their home and need a short term place to stay (1-6 months typically) until their new home build is completed and utilize their realtors to help them find something. 

I'm not getting a lot of traction with leads, and am bleeding money each month.