Once the estimate is approved and we start swinging hammers, the jobs are tracked via three other software platforms.

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

Additionally, I helm Parhamade Productions, a real estate photography and videography company dedicated to showcasing the allure of short-term rentals.

A GFI can be installed in 5 minutes.And yes, older FAUs can have the filter in the wood platform they sit on in the closet (sometimes)

This means intelligent placement on multiple platforms of popular use.

@Glenn Mangold I don't think a case can be made that the 1 bedroom would yield a better return than 2 bedroom unless occupancy is significantly higher with 1 beds on FF, which I believe this data is available on the platform.

If you are good at self managing and know how to play the Airbnb/VRBO game with all the picture tricks, word gimmicks, amenities stuff and you are actively on their platforms, it seems to still be a viable market for the good investors. 

Define your investment goals, familiarize yourself with related terms, evaluate your financial situation, begin small, investigate markets, establish investment standards, cultivate professional connections, carry out exhaustive due diligence, investigate funding alternatives, and determine whether to manage the property on your own or by hiring a property management company.Decide what you want to achieve—stable cash flow, long-term growth, tax advantages, or all of these—and dedicate some time to learning about them by reading books, using the internet, taking classes, and attending seminars.

Social Media and Online Marketing: Are there any innovative social media strategies or platforms that have been particularly effective for your lead generation or branding?

As a MTR newbie, I'm learning how important it is to constantly be updating your listings and keeping track of which platform your guest comes from, all the while mixing in STR stays to cover the gaps between the mid-term guests.