The sites that have "off-market" deals, FB, or wholesaler email lists, are just another market.

So whether it books on the hotel site or Airbnb, AirDNA will see it booked either way.The only potential discrepancy is if they're listing it for a very different rate on the hotel site than on the Airbnb site. 

A common bit of advice seen on this site is, "Don't spend $20K on a mentoring program when you could spend that money on your first deal and you'll learn much more."

A whole working business with properties, a booking site and a brand that creates loyalty.

I have done it with some contractors taking Paypal where you can use a credit card on that site with a fee, or QuickBooks is another one too.

In other news, it may be tempting to purchase a waterfront property at a deep discount along the Western Coast but beware, you might get flooded in the next hurricane unless you want to do a teardwon and build on stilts. 

Have been tracking the news on insurance which surprisingly to me- is not expected to rise in Colorado, post the LA fires.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: @Bonnie Low I went to check out MiniStays a while back, and it seems like a good site. 

Check on sites like BiggerPockets, Meetup, and Eventbrite. 

I'm still figuring out how this site works, but I'll be in touch if I hit a wall!