As for researching the competition, all I have done so far is check common websites that market properties like Zillow, Realtor.com, Apartments.com etc.

Experience with models tells me they’re great confidence building tools, but never a good replacement for common sense - and the wisdom of experience.

it is very difficult - much more difficult than advertised, and more difficult now than it was a few years ago because of the increase in interest rates and the heightened competition for distressed deals.the issue is this: you're up against other investors and businesses spending tens and sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars a month on marketing. 

That means they will deny every claim you have as soon as they see it was advertised for rental. 

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Hi @John Arena, It sounds like you're experiencing some common challenges with property management that might warrant exploring other options.

At one point (it's been a few years since I delt with this) there was a nationwide advertiser (high ranking on Google search) that had contracted with the low cost provider in Denver and had a non-compete clause.

You will get some traction but you would get much more advertising it on Craigslist and Facebook.It makes no sense to not take advantage of the VRBO platform.We just got another booking for next year, VRBO.

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Put locks on each bedroom door so individual tenants have security of their personal belongings.You need a really good set of rules regarding shared common space, cleaning, kitchen use, bathroom use, etc.Be very clear about the rules up front, and selective about who you put in there.