If they are listed I just set up a free search on MLS and Zillow.Unless these sites are finding unlisted properties I don't see the value in it.

fundaflip.com it is Cam Dunlap's site and it is legit and he does fund the deal.  

I am starting to build out a site to help with an agent's lead collection and online brand.

This is the site you want to visit!

Is BP even the best place to find reach out to hosts needing help, or is there another platform/site? 

Hey mate,Long time, no speak.Yep, we request a basic POF to show the investor can buy with cash.We mention this throughout our site, video's and the investor application form.A basic screenshot will suffice and we ask for all important numbers to be blacked out.90% of all apps are folks wanting to finance so right of the bat we "loose" that business.Thanks and take care :)

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Keep looking at the threads on this site regarding cash-flowing areas and OOS investing. 

Additionally, I would greatly appreciate any insights or examples of successful ad creatives that have worked well for your STR properties.We've got a direct booking website getting built at the moment (which I'm particularly excited about), but then the next step will be promoting it, so I'm curious to get some thoughts and feedback around this.I know not everyone is excited about direct booking sites, but I'm mostly curious about the people who actually do have them and how it's promoted.Thanks for any tips!

There's certainly no right or wrong answer, and as you say, everyone has their own opinion, but generally I think you will find most people on this site having the opinion that such an involved structure may be overkill (of course, no one has a crystal ball either).California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.