(But it wasn't apples to apples.)I looked at AirDNA's data recently and don't disagree with their broad picture but again, people here know that the details and other factors can tell a different story and bring success for some in the same area (comparables) and loss for others.I'm all about reducing risk and my read on climate data and global economies (& yes, politics) incline me toward continued investment in properties that have multiple channels of revenue, above a certain latitude, and more upscale.

As an STR investor and agent in Phoenix, Arizona, I would utilize your local tax records and look at similar new builds in the area (even if they are in different subdivisions - as long as they are apples to apples).

If you have an iOS device you can open the podcast app and search their entire library or just BP podcast by topic/keyword.

Hi All,I want to get started buying notes and wanted to compare apple with apples.

With the hefty down I'd aim for a lower I/O rate of 5-6%..Conventional terms would be in the high 8%'s.

Therefore the bad apples will bring values down as a whole.

Being able to see their pricing and occupancy along with the product they are selling is more "apples to apples" and gives me an idea of what I have to do to compete. 

When Im using my own preferred service, Im using apples to apples comparisons.

Quit comparing apples to oranges.

Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.