Problem with Zillow is they have this annoying "1-click reply" where people can just click on your ad without reading it and you get an automated message "Joe is interested in your apartment at 123 Main St."

I've already set up automation systems for mining public records data and other lead sources.

The banks and funds will still bid - and they bid fairly low rates because even a 4% return is better than other very short-term instruments.

The automated emails you can generate are a time saver.  

I know there's an AirbnBust situation going on, but I've been following experienced hosts like Sean Rakidzich from Airbnb Automated.

I appreciate it.The law says "A person may not make or knowingly allow a telephonic sales call to be made if such call involves an automated system for the selection or dialing of telephone numbers or the playing of a recorded message when a connection is completed to a number called without the prior express written consent of the called party."

Hence the reason why even extremely experienced hosts like Airbnb Automated are having empty calendars, but eventually around 70%-80% occupancy.

Interest rates are national, but appreciation and rent growth are specific to the metropolitan area and property segment.Unlike the stock market and other financial instruments, rents and prices are driven by supply and demand.

Even experienced hosts like Airbnb Automated are losing money.

It was another automated listing Email from my real estate agent, that once again, was nowhere near what I was looking for to pursue as my 1st buy and hold investment.