i think less competition is primarily going to mean less margin per deal. 

Our tools are a reflection of our ability to rationalize...This, in turn, is where the competitive advantage is.Think about it.

I had been somewhat interested in short term furnished rentals (30 days or more) I looked into Homesuite.com then I called a few operators around me to feel out the competition. 

They often have access to off-market properties which gives you less competition.

The tough part about New Jersey is that it is very competitive and very tight on inventory right now.

Congratulationswhat you’ve found that both the INVESTMENT side of real estate, and theBUSINESS side are very competitive; therefore profit margins are compressed, so those “home runs” people like to bragg about are actually quite rare.  

As Andrew mentioned, you will have to be very price competitive to get January and February bookings.

It helps create an aspirational experience and can make the home stand out in a competitive market.

However, the market is competitive, and rental regulations are becoming stricter.

From it I have obtained the name of another competitive insurer to add to my arsenal.I have not used Opie, but after reading the posts here, I went online and obtained a quote for one SFH rental.