Marketing & Bookings: Besides Airbnb and Vrbo, what strategies help drive direct bookings?

@Jayna Stevens - Pros - Fast closing, construction funds given, credit score usually not a factorCons - Short term financing and expensiveYou need to have more than 1 exit strategy and you need to have enough funds to carry the interest payment in the event that things don't work out. 

While living in a high-cost area can present challenges, it also opens doors to creative strategies, like investing out of state or leveraging partnerships.

Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.

Make sure to communicate your BRRRR strategy with your insurance agent so they can recommend the right coverage for each phase.I learned this lesson the hard way: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/853/topics/1222933-my-b...

It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.

It's packed with strategies and mindset shifts that have propelled countless entrepreneurs, including yours truly, to extraordinary achievements.

I'll consider the strategy of pre-screening with Zillow and using mysmartmove with the final candidate!

While the borrowing costs are higher, I’m exploring strategies where the returns could offset this.

Does anyone have any suggestions, advice or a strategy to share with me?