Many Realtors are bitter because you are effectively competition on what could have been their listing.

I think the best ways to check out the competition are to go on sites like Furnished Finder, check Airbnb/VRBO (for 30+ day stays), and look on Zillow as well for furnished 30+ day stays.

This way, you’re not at risk of losing all your hard-earned feedback and visibility, which could set you back in the competitive short-term rental market.It's essential to find a PM who can work with you in this setup, as it's a balance between functionality and maintaining your property’s reputation online.

This is assuming the rental has been on the market for a while, is priced competitively, and the asset is in good condition.If you aren't getting enough qualified applicants, you can adjust 2 different things; the qualifications or the rental amount. 

Go talk to the the current PM....ask them about property performance, asked about rent bumps on upgraded units, ask about the competition and go visit. 

Rentals don't make sense in my city and the competition for value add is insane.

Their compensation is hidden as they build their compensation in to the rate, so they are typically not as competitive as a broker on interest rates, who has to disclose all compensation.

Are interest rates and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios competitive compared to conventional financing?

Do you prioritize competitive rates, flexible terms, or quick approvals when securing funding?

Some of them will user Matterhorn software and charge a LOT, but some use other cheaper software.How much research have you done on your local competition?