Speaking from hands on experience on both platforms as I've worked with both Carrot and Wordpress sites (more than 400 sites so far since 2017), what carrot brings into the table is their simple, all in one, fast website platform.

It's awesome to have hybrid agent/investors on the platform like you, and to see the value that you add to the forums gives back to you, in turn, as an investor and as an agent. 

I've joined the BP platform to join in on the wealth of knowledge within the group.

You don’t just need a general admin—you need someone who understands tenant turnover, screening multiple tenants per unit, handling lease coordination, and managing communication between roommates (which can get messy fast).A solid VA for this model should be able to:Screen inquiries and prequalify tenants based on house rules.Manage listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Zillow, and Roomster.Coordinate move-ins/move-outs and track leases for each tenant.Handle maintenance requests and keep an eye on potential conflicts between tenants.Chase rent payments if needed.If you’re thinking about hiring one, I’d focus on VAs with property management or co-living experience—not just someone who has worked in real estate generally.

We have worked through Zillow to advertise a midterm rental (also on other platforms too).

A couple of ideas would be using this platform on the events page, and also use meetup.com to find a meetup too!  

Are there specific techniques or platforms you recommend for networking with property owners or other investors who might have leads?

You can also join the airbnb cohost group in their platform and advertise your services on there.

List on Multiple Platforms – Expand beyond Airbnb to VRBO, Booking.com, and direct booking sites.Social Media & Influencer Marketing – Promote your rental on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

It's not hard to set up SDIRA and its a great platform for investing your retirement funds.