Vrbo and Airbnb sync with each other for free, Vrbo has free dynamic pricing, both platforms send out enough automated messages for me.I check in on guests after they arrive to provide that small personal touch.We get consistent 5 star reviews with minimal effort.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Having a safe forum for LPs the share their experiences is needed.Cheryl  In EVERY business there are two kinds of market participants; the people/companies in it for the long haul, through both good and not so good economic times, consisting of EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONALS whose careers are dedicated to and dependent on fulfilling the needs of their clients/customers.The other type of participant are in the particular business because it’s OPPORTUNISTIC for them to be in it AT THE TIME.  

This will provide consistency and clarity in how you handle your properties.Start by reviewing your current Property Management (PM) agreement.

NCREIF (National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries) is a member-driven, not-for-profit association that improvesprivate real estate investment industry knowledge by providing transparent and consistent data, performance measurement,analytics, standards and education.

Can you make good money doing this if you consistently lend compared to owning a buy and hold prop?

They also have a 'turn key' annuity asset that they can count on for consistent retirement income.

Quote from @Robert Frazier: Quote from @Austin Wolff: During my day job of Market Analysis here at BiggerPockets, Boise, ID consistently comes up as one of the best markets for real estate investors.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

This syndication is for the site construction of a 400+ residential subdivision consisting of TH's and S.F. units.