Guesty for Hosts $21/mo  - time saver, guest automation cross platform, direct bookingRing Cameras $20 /mo  - indispensablePrice Labs $35/mo   just started this a few months ago, everyone is like A+++, jury is still out for meHostfully Guidebooks  $20/mo  improved guest experience and email collectorREIHub  $23/mo    just started this year, another time saverZapier  $20/mo     massive time saver as this automates RA and does record keepingSignNow  $16/mo  Peace of mind and meeting insurance obligationsTotal = $155/mo or $1860/yrTo me for what these services provides, the $155/mo is less than half of a an average 1 night booking.  

The real answer is that the easiest way to get in to investing is to house hack.

Hello all, I am about half way through The Book on Rental Property Investing.

I have the opportunity to buy an off market double wide manufactured home for half of market value, but because it was built prior to 1976 I can’t get anyone to lend on it.

Talk about the carpet life expectancy and be willing to accept them taking half off the cost from your security deposit and everyone can call it a day. 

I agree with some above, texting for maintenance requests is the easiest. 

Do what is good for you.Lending money is the easiest, low hassle, low worry way to make money.

There are 2 companies in Wyoming offering the same service and actually better service for less than half the price.  

Hardware was almost half the money. 

Similarly, I am trading my dad a condo from a condo complex that my wife and I built for his half of the land that we own together and have owned for 12 years.