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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.  

I get al my bookings from Vrbo

There are SO many books and podcasts out there on getting into real estate.

I have the "Bidding to Buy" book next on my reading list, following by David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" book. 

I would like a book or program recommendations in order to learn how to purchase and manage the extended stay hotel.

Have some very competitive prices to start with to get bookings and reviews.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I’m an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and Property ManagersIn recent years, the rental market has experienced a troubling rise in application fraud.