We usually go through the investment platform/company to find out their options with it. 

Hello,I'm reading Avery Carl's book "Short-Term Rental Long-Term Wealth" and she mentions setting up a designated business account and making housekeepers fill out a W9 and paying them through direct deposit or an online invoice payment platform.

Given the price point and size, your units may appeal to young professionals, students, or single individuals.Online Presence: Utilize online rental platforms extensively.

Here are some popular options that have good reviews:https://clockify.me/https://toggl.com/track/https://repstracker.com/REPS Tracker is interesting in that it's specific to REPS, but it seems like of silly to have to pay $30/month for such a simple app. 

Been using this platform since college and definitely learning a lot.

These platforms offer valuable insights and a supportive community.Local Real Estate Meetups: Attend meetups and local REI (Real Estate Investors) clubs.

Are you willing to start in less popular markets before competing with experienced companies using the big markets?

STR's are one of the more popular forum topics and 'complicated' investment categories (especially for newbies) so I wanted to share some recent investor and operator experiences on the Oregon Coast and why a coastal STR vacation rental home is worth considering. - Feasibility & Permit-ability: If you know where to look you can still secure a STR permit in most cities or counties from Brookings to Astoria.

Trying to decide what platform I would like to use, there's just so much.

Open concept is popular in Tampa for example.