It can notify hosts when supplies are running low and help keep track of usage over time.Hostfully: Hostfully provides a comprehensive platform for managing vacation rentals, including inventory tracking.

Consumers are more educated than ever (thanks to resources like BP!)

I love reading and learning, and the bigger pockets community is truly a wealth education, Ready to elevate our real estate investment journey to the next level. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

This is such a delusion most people that invest in SFH has and I think it stems from bad BP educators.

@Bruce Lynn sorry you have to go through this but very grateful for this platform to hopefully get you some answers and help educate the rest of us at the same time!  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

By educating yourself with the free or low cost (books) Info available.

Make sure you've looked into all of the financing alternatives that are out there and that you know exactly how much each will cost.Especially if you intend to rent out individual rooms, create a comprehensive management strategy for the property.

Besides comprehensive lease agreements outlining the tenant’s property maintenance and damage prevention responsibilities, I am also thinking about signing with a tenant's additional agreement with all prices for typical damages which they need to sign with a lease.