How is physical occupancy?  

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

Personally I prefer homes around that median price because that's where the most demand will be not only for owner occupants but renters as well.

This allowed us to maximize revenue and occupancy more effectively.Safely Insurance: We also decided to use Safely Insurance, which provides comprehensive coverage for guest damages, liability, and protection beyond what Airbnb or Vrbo offer.

My dad and I (both with access to VA loans) are about to get into the multifam game and how we proceed is really going to depend on the true occupancy rules for the VA and our lender.

A study recently completed showed that most squatters are attracted to two properties: vacant and those listed for rent stating 'for immediate occupancy' or vacant. 

Qualified applicants that get priced out of rapidly improving neighborhoods will move into these areas but it seems like they aren’t biting.High quality, lower income applicants aren’t stupid and they won’t settle.If you think this area is a losing proposition, I would think about selling and not banking on hope.In regard to vacancy, I don’t consider any area that has average occupancy (economic and physical) below 95%You might pay more for a better area but time will treat you right and you’ll make a ton of money in equity over the long term.

Quote from @Tod DuBois: Hostaway appears to integrate with the multiple channels - but I hate to do a software setup and learn it's not a good place to do what I need to get done (which is work as little as possible and optimize my occupancy).

Requiring occupant to have renters insurance is another possibility for extra protection.

What is your current occupancy rate?