But right now "junk fees" are popular in the national conversation.

Hi @Gisele Sood, there is a mix of free and paid services that can help you retrieve the data that you seek.To gather data on tenant demographics and property demand, consider these resources:Census Bureau & City Data: Offers insights into local demographics, income levels, and household types.Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com Market Insights: Check these platforms for property demand trends, popular property types, and renter data by area.AirDNA & STR Insights: If considering short-term rentals, these provide data on occupancy rates, guest demographics, and property preferences.CoStar & REIS: Paid services that provide detailed market analytics on rental demand, property types, and demographic preferences.These sources can help you understand tenant needs and property demand in your area.

A popular formula is to analyze the "70% Rule" (70% of ARV minus repairs) for a flip, while focusing on cash-on-cash return for holding.

Also you can’t squeeze blood out of a rock or water or whatever it is you squeeze.  

.* Southeast Columbus: Dense suburban feel, popular with families and young professionals.* Old North Columbus: Urban-suburban mix, appealing to young professionals.In Dayton:* Patterson Park: Well-maintained with a strong community vibe.* Northridge Estates: Suburban area with various amenities, ideal for renters.* Walnut Hills: Quiet and community-oriented, great for rental stability.Areas to Approach with Caution:* Columbus: Some sections of Hilltop and Linden due to higher crime rates.* Dayton: Certain parts of West Dayton, which face economic challenges.Focusing on due diligence in these neighborhoods can help you identify stable, cash-flowing opportunities.

.: Popular question and it ultimately comes down to what you're looking to solve for with a PMS.

Airbnb increased the popularity of STRs, but did not introduce STRs (VRBO started in 1995).  

I use it quite often as well as other cryptocurrencies and they're gaining popularity.

Ocean City is the most popular beach town and is a 3hr drive from Washington D.C.

From there, there still may be operational issues such as the  property being too seasonal and having a bad weather season or the market simply losing popularity.