Lender has been working out as well. 

Well, I can't say specifically for RR, but I changed my Austin condo unit to str a couple of years ago.

For me when I'm estimating rental income I start by looking at the area for active listings <40 days old with similar characteristics to the home you're looking at purchasing (trying to find same bed/bath count, and same amenities like in CO homes with a fenced yard do very well because everyone has a dog).

What short term rental platforms/sites have worked well for you that I should consider posting the property on?

The conversation went well.

Even if a landlord returns a deposit promptly, damage may not be apparent or known at that time.

I use it for my personal portfolio as well.

That will give you a good idea of how well you could do in that area.

I own a single family rental that does very well and I live in my other SFH in the same town. 

Well, my investment group had 13 projects going at one time in Pittsburgh and I had about 4 - 6 different GCs involved.