They sell you on the platform before you can actually get in and play around.  

I guess, she was pretty angry about not letting her book off platform.

There are plenty of valuable contacts, relationships to create & grow, helpful bits of information, etc.3 things I'd recommend for a new BP member looking to make the most of the platform:1.

I found a local investing group to join so that I can learn aside from this platform.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

Have any of you used that platform for real estate investing before?

I think off-platform marketing is more important here than almost any other market. 

Talk to your agent to get a little more information about this.I agree that if the unit is not permitted to be rented on its own, then it's probably best that you don't rent on any platform illegally.However, if you are able to allow access to the main part of the house, you may be able to rent the space as a room in a home depending on local laws and ordinances.

When you do that, you will have a platform to work off of.

Check platforms like LoopNet, Realtor.com, Crexi, and BiggerPockets Marketplace.