Zillow was severely lacking and Apartments(dot)com seemed somewhat cumbersome to navigate their CBR, although it at least had good/complete details. 

Any tips or advice from those of you who have navigated similar situations would be immensely appreciated!

Practicing resilience and maintaining a level-headed approach allows investors to navigate challenges more effectively.Thanks for sharing these insights!

Finding the right lender for the BRRRR method is crucial, and I’d love to help you navigate that process.

I'd love to hear how you're navigating this shift!

It's the only software I have tried so I don't know how it compares.What I can say is it's easy to navigate and they keep making improvements at the request of their user's suggestions.

I would talk to an STR-centric real estate agent in the area who can help you navigate these zones.

I was just helping two friends navigate this process for a duplex they purchased in WA.

You didn't mention each of those markets, but there are cities in those areas that are worth researching or learning a bit about.Best of luck as you get started and again, feel free to ask more questions or reach out personally if I can help you navigate and learn BP and get started investing.Best - 

Because you are just getting started, I think long-term rentals would give more stability as you are navigating the rental market.