He basically said if someone was able to build an HOA management platform that was both user-friendly and affordable, there would be a real market there.Having deep knowledge of relational databases, java rest APIs, user-friendly UIs and just building/deploying web applications in general, plus having built these types of systems many times before professionally -- albeit in different sectors/industries -- I’m seriously considering a side project to build some type of HOA SAAS (software-as-a-service) product that will hopefully make people’s life’s easier without costing them a fortune.My question is, before I invest time and energy in this, is there actually a market there?

I’ve been here on and off in my wholesaling days but I’m really gonna take advantage of this platform as I venture off for myself

I might not even tell him I had paid it (but I bet Toyota corporate will send him a letter saying new balance is zero so he will find out anyway).

Realistically, you won't add any value.I bet you can find a better rate.

I would recommend a property management platform as @Eric Swint alluded to, so you keep your maintenance requests, rent collection, and other aspects of the property in order. 

Otherwise your best bet is to work for a commercial investment and or development firm as an analyst.

There is no historical precedence for modern STR’s and platforms like AirBnB during a “crisis” event.

@Brandon MitchellI’m not nearly as experienced as most in this platform, you might heed their advice firsts, but I would suggest finding someone who has a team already and seeing how you can add value to it.

I prefer investing with the European crowdfunding platform because this way is more appropriate for me because it doesn't require as much money and managerial efforts and it is online. 

VRBO and Airbnb platforms make it pretty easy to self manage.Find a great cleaning company that can handle turnovers and be your eyes and ears and a handyman for small repairs and you are pretty much there.You can use sites like TAKL.com to find other services that you don't routinely need.