I looked at their homes for months for the markets im invested in (Indy and KC) but as the platform is more geared towards first time/new investors, the returns were much lower (and at a higher purchase price) than what I would get from broker leads, wholesalers, and other offmarket deals.

I was a bit like you when I started, then I realized the fact I do not like crowds and am introverted was causing me not to realize my dreams and goals....To be honest I was afraid of rejection and being mistreated....I found what helped me was creating an alter ego (to an extent) and simply believing in my purpose...The fear of rejection was once polarizing to me but as I became more grounded in my knowledge of real-estate, I found my confidence grew...Reaching out on this platform is a great start... 

Hi Tison,While I am not using the new Zillow platform I have the luxury of viewing the dozens of agents in my office and their operations. 

My vrbo clients are in their late 40s (in average) while on airbnb the average is closer to mid 30s.Now the interesting part about your observation is the fact that 2 similar units in the exact same location are more or less popular in a platform. I

Platform is more modern.

I have a national site I am setting up soon.Word Press can be used for full websites and not just blogs.Part of the problem with these Wordpress Companies is they put their info at the bottom and steal your SEO juice.The platform I use that I want to stay in wants 1,500 to 2,000 to design my word press site I want.I know elsewhere I could probably get it done for under 300 to 400 but they will take the SEO juice which I don't want.Basically if I could get the design part done for cheap and then plug it into my provider and keep the SEO juice would be what I am after.

Tony -Wikipedia has a pretty good writeup of the software release life cycle, which spells out how Alpha, Beta, etc. works as far as software is concerned.When we emerge out of our Beta mode, we will do so with the confidence that all major bugs have been righted, and that the platform is stable.

Your general knowledge on the steps required to purchase, rehab, and sell for profit seem to be quite lacking.I would find a steady paying job and over the next 12 months work on fixing your credit, saving some working captial, and increasing your understanding of the Real Estate Investment platform. I

The owners platform is nice change however I haven't had much reason to use it as yet. 

If the platform is operating under the Lamp no action letter along with 506(b) they're likely to allow you to "self-certify" your accreditation.