Once I integrate to a channel manager like Hostaway, how do I collect the fees from Vrbo & booking.com? 

A few tips to get started: focus on networking with local investors, attend meetups or join online forums, and consider reading books like "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" or "Rich Dad Poor Dad."

They integrate with my PMS so auto changing of door codes is nice.

Was the auction online or at the courthouse.

My partner has selected JURNY PMS to host our STRs and I'm having some trouble finding some integrations I would like to use for the property.

(online search shows range from $4.95 excl tax (so $80pa!)

You can buy the vacuum sets pretty cheap and there are a ton of videos online on how to do it.

'Investing in Real Estate Private Equity' by Sean Cook is a great intro level book, that assumes you know nothing about the syndication space but it doesn't treat you like an idiot either, it takes you along and educates you2. higher level is "CRE analysis and investments" , a textbook by Geltner et al. which I loved, breaks down all aspects of CRE, how to underwrite etc. 3. lots of online stuff helpful too, like The Real Estate Syndication Show, recent episode belowOver 100 Passive Investments and Lessons Learned with Joe Fairless (youtube.com)4.

Referalls from other investors, researching online and looking at reviews, and BiggerPockets suggested lenders are a few ways to connect with lenders.

We are set up to close fast, easy (100% online), and for minimal fees.