I also looked at listings directly on the AirBnB and VRBO sites to make sure that the numbers were accurate and that the comps were similar.I think the paid tools through the Airdna platform would be good for someone who wants aggregate data on an area where they have multiple units or for a serious investor analyzing a new market. 

Does anyone have experience with these platforms?

The only other thing to have handy are your LLC articles.We use a platform that permits multiple LLC's and multiple share accounts to be viewed on the same screen...we can keep everything organized across multiple LLC's and multiple checking accounts attached to projects or properties.The other thing I would encourage would be the ability to originate ACH's...very convenient.

Is anyone willing to share what platform or software you use for your multifamily properties to allow your tenants to pay rent online?

Plus, people trust the Air BnB platform much more then a personal web site by you.

@Valerie RogersWhat platforms do you use for your bookkeeping services?

The reason most people only bother with 1 or 2 is because the VAST majority of bookings come from the 2 major platforms: Airbnb and VRBO.

@Bill Brandt what about those people who do no platform or online marketing, how would those hosts be detected?

Thanks for that information - I gave them a call and that is in fact correct - if you have a VRBO listing you can invite anyone, on any platform, to sign up for the insurance, and if you don't have a VRBO listing there's still another way to do it that's a little more involved.

If you're not getting booked on those platforms you either have no demand in your area or you're priced too high.