Back in 2019, I had some challenges with their property management platform in terms of understanding the P&L but they switched to Buildium this year and the experience has improved a lot.   

If you have  / can find suitable land (topography and zoning can be an issue), have access to the necessary capital (more expensive), can be more patient with the timelines (new builds will take quite a bit longer, especially on multi units, and dont' forget to factor in possible weather delays), and enjoy the process of designing something from nothing - GO FOR IT.One big caveat: make sure you have the RIGHT General Contractor who really understands new construction.

The plan we have is thru the platform we use to syndicate all the marketing but I believe they have a per listing, per month setup if you are manually adding it to their rent manager platform.Apartments.com has been solid but if you want to advertise, Padmission and other housing assistance programs have been a solid source for us. 

(It’s also on the docket to create a QB account so please excuse me if this is a silly question as I’m not knowledgeable on the platform yet!)

What accounting or payment platforms are you currently using to collect utility payments and rent?

Guests appreciate the quick responses and the detailed information they receive, which sets a positive tone for their stay right from the start.For those looking to implement automation but unsure where to start, my advice is to begin by centralizing your guest data using a reliable software platform.

Did you compare occupancy of properties not using platform bookings,all direct reservations ?

Has anyone used or is using Tessa? Looking for acctg recommendations. 

I hope to find a suitable property.

Certainly not a perfect platform but superior to Guesty in my opinion.