Instead, a hybrid approach could be more cost-effective and aligned with your goals.Why Full-Service Property Management Might Not Be Necessary:Based on my experience, Evolve is a popular "half-service" property manager, which means they handle tasks like creating professional listings, managing dynamic pricing, guest communication, and advertising on platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Think about partnering with local event organizers and advertising your place as a perfect accommodation for visitors.Seasonal decor: Make your property feel cozy and festive during the holidays, or provide season-specific gear like beach chairs in summer or sleds in winter.Local Partnerships:Experiences and services: Partner with local tour guides, restaurants, or even spas to offer exclusive deals or curated experiences for your guests.

It sounds weird, but you have to be careful how much you advertise so that you don't get a reputation for being "out of money", while at the same time networking with wealthy individuals/family offices/private equity.It's a little different if your approach is going to be only loaning your own capital.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Not to be critical but  advertising wasn’t allowed.  

Go to any of the large, national hard money lenders, including the ones which advertise here on BP.

STRs have platforms that do much of the heavy lifting to advertise your unit once you've set everything up.

Just curious as to what percentage of STR landlords advertising on Airbnb or VRBO would allow 30 or more day rentals on their property?  

FHA limit is 3 homes or less that you broker yourself, or a maximum quadplex if you live in one of the units, and you cannot use any kind of agent nor discriminatory advertising (IE you can't advertise "no disabled people" but you cannot be held liable under the act if you do discriminate this way). 2.