I stick with the main OTAs and have added GVR since I believe that one could materialize but trying to get direct bookings is also difficult.  

There are some very good alternatives to using QB, including Xero and Wave. 

Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.

Establish an emergency fund and target stable long-term rentals or short-term rentals in markets you understand.House hacking or private lending can offer alternative entry points depending on your risk tolerance and hands-on involvement.

That way you are an alternative rental option for those that cannot afford a single family home.

It’s important to have a clear understanding of both hard and soft costs (labor, materials, permits, etc.) to assess your budget accurately.Projected Rental Income: Research the rental market in the area.

Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.

Other times the terms may be worse, but it’s worth it because you have no alternative.

It's sad to see so many of these threads after looking through BP today, but it was totally expected based on the insanely low rates a couple of years ago and realizing how commercial lending works.It's a bummer, but there's no such thing as passive investing and there's no alternative to digging into a situation and understanding it for yourself.

The alternative I had pursued the last two years was hard money lending.