After looking at your post, I realized it's probably necessary to have a dedicated real estate attorney handle this issue for me since it's serious and I might make a mistake big enough that probably will cost me too much money to fix.

Any tips on how to maximize my time on this platform are greatly appreciated! 

There has to be a better way to weed out scammers on this platform.

AirBNB is a platform where you list that STR.

But i still want to list on platforms like VRBO/ABNB.

@Jay HinrichsPre-reo was owned by AHP servicing (plenty about them on here), this platform was homes that had yet to be foreclosed on (I think they were reverse mortgages) that they would sell and manage for investors.they would also finance it at 12%+ rates.

Use STR-specific insurance to protect both parties and automate operations with platforms like Airbnb, TurnoverBnB, and PriceLabs.Taxable income from the STR must be reported, but you can deduct related expenses like cleaning, utilities, and furnishings.

I do have alerts on all the platforms though.

I'm specifically referring to PadSplit, a rent-by-the-room company/platform that operates in those respective areas.

But again, dedicated crews drive reno costs down.If you can connect with a flipper in your area (quick out your local REIG) and ask to come along when they scope out a job, you will get more from one or two trips than from a dozen books.