The website 51west.properties also scores low on scam advisor ("owner is using a service to hide their identity, high number of suspicious websites on the server, registrar has a high % of spammers and fraud sites, website is (very) young, website appears to be hosted by a company with a bad reputation", all according to https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/51west.properties...)Trust your instincts. 

Etc, etc.....While I have been hosting MTR stays for 5 years now, I feel like there is still so much to learn!

So if you are going to be a host that outperforms your competitors and want to get fabulous reviews, there isn’t complete down time if you are self managing at the highest level.

First, almost all properties are either placed with a broker for sale or directly listed on the major property sale websites.

Quote from @Kevin Zmick: When a property doesn't rent, there are two primary reasons: the price is too high or your marketing isn't reaching the right audience.If your REALTOR listed it in the MLS, then it's probably syndicated to the best websites and you're casting a wide net.

So far striking out on doing internet searches and looking on VA website.

Marketing directs potential home buyers to their websites.

The best thing to do is look up property taxes on county/town websites to get an idea for specific properties.

Most billion dollar portfolio holders have there assets listed on their company website or are out there promoting their business through their assets one way or another.

I mention this as I have seen some people want to sue companies because they were a sponsored affiliate on a website…Regarding the original post- expect 10-12% (I think latest I saw is avg is 11.5%) rate plus atleast one point for a 12 month loan.Bigger companies may take longer for approval and can be more flexible usually in down payment amounts.