On those occasions I have always had the tenant call first and generally that has been sufficient.

If your choice is based on the amount of money you have to get started, perhaps you’d be better off partnering with others and not narrow the deal type.

If your local market doesn't fit your investment criteria and goals, you really don't have another choice.

Just as long as I have the sufficient amount of money in my account already?

Sometimes mail, calls, and texts can be a little too personal for someone to become a lead from because they feel like its not so much their choice.

That will influence your choice.

@Andrew Scherz First off, I love the dog choice - I've always wanted an Australian Shepherd!

Technically in my situation had my tenant indicated to me on April 30 I would have had a tenant of my choice starting from June 1st without going through the hassle of vetting tenants during this pandemic situation. month to month lease previously reached

It seems VRBO is pain as well, so what is the choice now?

My choices are to either roll it all back into my 401k and wind up the c-corp, or invest the funds into real estate (short or long term rentals or maybe crowdfunding some other type of asset class), roll the dice with another online venture (which is my wheelhouse but after losing a bunch of money this last time Im hesitant), or something else like stocks or bonds.