For ID verification, I typically rely on Airbnb’s built-in process, as it’s seamless and keeps everything within their platform.

What worked for me was listing on multiple platforms - Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and even local community bulletin boards.

is there a way for me to create an online STR guestbook for free? 

This is a great platform to network and to continue to learn.Best of luck on your real estate journey.

On the RE side - I own/developed 2,000 residential units across the United States focusing on opportunistic residential acquisitions and development, including student housing conversions and luxury multifamily development.On the startup side - it is a third-party guarantor platform that expands your renter pool, increases rents and occupancy, and ultimately boosts your NOI while broadening affordable housing options for renters.

This platform offers excellent networking opportunities.

Look into the InvestHer platform with Liz Faircloth and Andresa, and WIIRE (Women Invest in Real Estate) with Grace Gudenkauf and Amelia McGee.

So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

Many investors on this platform are working to get over paralysis by analysis and they like to dig in and do their research before reaching out.I’ll admit, I’ve slacked a bit on BiggerPockets lately, but I have plenty of content on other platforms and websites.

I am guessing the beach houses were usually purchased and rented with a goal of “free” family vacations being paid for (along with mortgages) by rental income.