I will try and remember to come back and update what I find out in a week or two of testing out both platforms.

My top priority is having maximum flexibility with what I can invest in within my HSA, second priority is ease of use and convenience of the investing platform, third is minimizing any account, trading, or management fees charged by the HSA provider. 

With a 9-5 job too busy to catch a breather, being that it will be my first rental property would you recommend finding a property management company to oversee the investment property OR create a profile on a property management platform, I am thinking about Avail unless there is a better platform, to collect rent and hire specialist as issues arise from tenants?

Quote from @Isaac Watson: @Charles Perkins are these meetups on platforms like meetup.com?

Is that something you're offering on other platforms as well? 

  (2) Variable cost: platform fees from Airbnb and VRBO, lodging/hotel/transit or whatever pass-through tax your local AHJ requires, cleaning fee, cost of replacement for consumables, repair and maintenance, etc. 

Keeping in mind you're not making a decision for your forever home....Let me know if you need market specific insight. 

If you’re in Texas, platforms like Propelio and the CAD websites are particularly effective.

I've been a member of BiggerPockets for 5 years or so, but have never truly contributed to the platform.

To find deals in Philadelphia, focus on off-market opportunities by networking with wholesalers and local investors, attending meetups, and leveraging platforms like PropStream or MLS.