@Harel Shalom, if those individuals are non US residents and they are on this platform, I would reach directly out to them, to learn the exact process they went through

You can also share a sample deal with them, to walk them through the process, answer any questions, and see how much they might want to invest with you when you do have a deal.In addition, start to build up your own brand and thought leadership platform through creating content that teaches people about the types of opportunities you're looking to put together.

I agree with @John Underwood, you have to get as much information as you can on the expenses, do as much research as you can on similar properties in the market's performance (on any and all rental platforms), and then run your numbers.

From my understanding, the software is primarily for property management and property based accounting but they just introduced a new platform "AppFolio Investment Management" for the purpose of syndication / fund management.  

There are a ton of options but I am looking specifically for a software that is reasonably priced, automates responses, syncs calendars, will automatically alert my cleaners of new bookings, and will work across multiple platforms such as AirBnB and VRBO.  

My partner and I are eager to connect and build our network which is why I have spent time here but am going to abandon this venue since there is just no reciprocation and many other discussion/networking platforms to choose from.

Then there are landlord who prefer that level of separation, and all communication is through standard 'requests' on the platform. i.e.

Out of those two platforms, the ratio is 7:3 (ABB:VRBO).

David it comes down to your goals.200k down to own something yourself that is worthwhile in commercial is hard to do.There are passive properties such as single tenant net lease retail properties.If you are accredited you can invest in different platforms.

Obviously, I could pick up the phone and call whole bunch of contractors to get someone even get to work over months long period of time while educating myself, but wonder is there any widely used tool/platform out there  where contractors bid where trusted reviews  are trustworthy and contractors value their reputation and reliable.