Buying a STR has been on my mind for a while, but I got so overwhelmed with all the information online.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Airbnb & VRBO require a valid Boston registration number in order to list your Boston property on either of their platforms.Airbnb has a pretty easy to read help page for Boston hosts.

I am finding conflicting info elsewhere online. 

In my experience the basics for a functional RE based CRM are:Custom Fields for Data Objects (Leads, Prospects, Applications, Buildings, Units, etc...)A Screening Engine (background/credit checks, employment verification, etc)Online Rental Application (this should automatically run the application through screening)Ability to mass email/sms leads and tenants to provide informationSurveys/Inspection formsI've been building real estate CRM tools for years.

I'm diving into QuickBooks Online for the first time and could use some guidance.

Making the connection in person is completely different from an online interaction.

Is there an online platform on which we can do this or do you track this in a excel sheet ? 

BP offers free online videos and educational courses for you to watch and learn from.

I am going to have my tenant pay rent online directly into my new checking account.