I share that personal story, not to throw shade on any who have had a bad experience with bad tenants on the program, because they do exist, but to shed light on how effective and life-changing it can be when the users leverage it as intended, and the landlord also gains by housing those types of tenants.

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

There are some potential downsides to a TIC, but they can be an effective solution for the right situation. 

Does the effectiveness of each vary by location?

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

Our membership dues are under $200 per year, so I'd say it's well worth the money to have some representation.That being said, from what I've heard we are more organized and effective (possibly out of necessity) than many STRA's out there.

Over my 44 years I learned how to maximize my profits and deal with the frustration very effectively.

I don't have experience with STESSA, but have managed my own small portfolio with QuickBooks Online pretty effectively.

As many of you know, Assembly Bill 968 will take effect on July 1, 2024, mandating flippers of residential properties to disclose recent repairs and renovations if they sell within 18 months of acquisition.

Ultimately I just raised rents and got better with outsourcing the maintenance in a cost effective way (wasn't doing that very well before).