@Zach RumfieldEstimating an ARV involves using public sales data, subscription services, local tax assessor's website, real estate agents, CMA tools, and local appraisers.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

AirDNA and Mashvisor are two good tools to consider for determining the price you can get as an STR.

As a screening tool, I ask for proof of funds before we bother a tenant and show the property. 

Tools like Airdna and Pricelabs can help too, you just need to filter out STRs.Let me know how I can help

Christian  I would highly recommend Dealcheck free versionhttps://dealcheck.io/But make sure you give all estimates from tools  a  margin of error.

REITS can be more highly volatile where they have super strong years and really negative years for returns.An UPREIT is another tool in the toolbelt of investing.

Hey @Raif HarrisTo get a solid sense of occupancy rates, look into tools like AirDNA or Mashvisor, which offer specific short-term rental data, including occupancy and average daily rates for different areas.

The right advisor can help align your investments with your long-term goals and ensure all parts of your financial life work together.Since you’re in Canada, I’m not able to help directly, but I recommend starting with BiggerPockets’ search tool to find a real estate-competent advisor who may be able to serve you: BiggerPockets Advisor FinderIt’s great that you’re starting here on the BP forums, as this community tends to have good insights and referrals.

Quote from @James Brand: Not having issues, but since Stessa ultimately is the tool I use to manage my books it seems like a natural connection would be an accountant familiar with the tool.