As noted by Ben, I highly advise that you target single-family homes with in-law suites or additional living space that can be converted into a separate unit and sourced as an STR via Airbnb or on another short-term rental platform.

AirBNB is a platform where you list your STRs.Second, take some time and do a search here for arbitrage.

“A curated list of the most unique and lucrative short term rental investment opportunities hitting the market the previous day, delivered daily”In an attempt to find better deals and properties to use for short term rentals I’ve come across several platforms some that I’ve shared previously. 

Investorlift is another platform that has listings from wholesalers.

I've heard mixed reviews for some of the online valuation platforms.

Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO allow investors to capitalize on the city's influx of visitors by renting out properties on a nightly or weekly basis.

It’s been my foundational platform. 

However...The BiggerPockets powers banned me from the messaging platform here many years ago, so you'll have to connect with me directly via email, LinkedIn, or phone.

I plan to sign up for a free trial on this platform: https://urlbox.com/screenshot-api After some reading about this, my idea is to: - check which companies are selling in my area and create a visual database of their listings (Zillow); - use automated screenshots for competitor analysis (locations, prices, open houses nearby); - track SERPs - track my progress in different queries to analyze the success of my campaigns;- possibly create visuals for social media/presentations As we all know, it's one thing to read that something is a good idea and another how it is implemented in practice.

At the same time, I want to take direct bookings from 41% to 50%.This is your friendly reminder not to rely on any single platform to run your short-term rental business.As the short-term rental space continues to get more saturated your ability to adapt and get your listing more exposure is was will keep you profitable.