I recommend Lux-Str.com, particularly for their blanket portfolio options, which are more cost-effective and feature a much smoother onboarding and annual review process.

Either way, you'll need ways to fill the gaps since STR and LTR management apps don't have all the features needed for MTRs.

We built BNB Calc because our team is STR investors ourselves, and the tools out there lacked these other features needed for thorough due diligence. 

Most people that have limited experience go the thought leadership route.Start learning everything you can about real estate investing and then regurgitate it by writing blogs, starting or being featured on podcasts, blab about it on YouTube and social media.  

Using a VA loan for a second property, where I’d move in and rent out my current home.When I made an offer on a fixer-upper (I didn’t win that bid), the loan officer mentioned it might be difficult to convince the underwriter why I’d need another VA loan for a second property in the same area, especially since the new home is almost identical to my current one (same size, age, school district, etc.).

Identical situation happened to me so I went to a new lender 2 weeks before closing and everything went perfect.

We are trying to sell two identical buildings separated by an enclosed courtyard.  

As a PM with 65 units, ours are basically identical to that

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

The modern features and amenities can attract renters, and energy-efficient designs might help keep utility bills down.