Consider purchasing additional investment properties such as rental homes, commercial properties, or even shares in real estate through investment trusts.Consider investing in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds through a broker or online investing platform.

First thing I would do is request all platforms they are listed on and get on there and read the reviews that will tell you a lot about who is selling, if it's a good investment and condition of the home

It is worth consideration in making your property pet friendly, so that you can capitalize on the reality of pets and charge extra for them, as well as possibly make your home more marketable on the various hosting platforms.  

Additionally, platforms like Rentometer can help you analyze rental rates in specific areas.

This has been such a valuable platform for me.

You can find it here: RADIUS Platform is your one stop for CRE due Diligence - CREtelligentThis is normally used for commercial properties, however if the zoning district is information is online then it should show up on the map if you look at the specific property.

Short-term Rentals: Utilize platforms like Airbnb for higher rental income potential, albeit with increased management responsibilities.

I am in CA, ftr Nope there are no real estate agents on one of the worlds biggest real estate investing platforms.

Most legit lenders will have a much higher loan minimum because the same effort is extended on small loans as it is on larger ones (within reason) so most lenders tend to avoid smaller ones that are less profitable.

Any suggestions on what platform might be best?