I'm exploring potential opportunities in short-term rentals (STR) in West Virginia, with a particular focus on glamping. As I'm new to this domain, I would to hire a consultant to perform some zoning and other due dil...

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You are right about dark web exposure.

In fact, getting ahead of it now while your business is small might enable you to grow faster so you're not scrambling to build these in the middle of the growth. 

It’s that simple.If you want success, you need a strong web presence—a place where the right audience can find you when they need your services.Think about it.

I keep monitoring the properties in the Cleveland Heights area (where we are looking to buy) on Zillow and other web sites but I am sure there are other ways of finding properties.

I dont like any company personally that does not put their principals on their website as in meet the team.. ... 

Quote from @Jason Wray: Kathy,When you use those websites you are getting stuck with a small list of lenders that sign up on their website and services.

Get listed on all the OTA’s and a direct booking site, use good management software like HostAway, use dynamic pricing software like pricelabs, use WiFi enabled smart locks like Schlage encode, use an email capture system for guests to login to WiFi like stayfi, use those captured emails to do marketing for your direct booking site, and automate scheduling and payments for cleaners and maintenance.

Hi, we are a small operator with 14 doors and Grasshopper told us we can't send texts anymore because we don't have a website.